California Plans stricter Controls on Hydrofluoric Acid in Cleaning Products California has announced plans to introduce tougher measures targeting cleaning agents that use hydrofluoric acid (HF), reflecting growing concerns over its health dangers.These upcoming regulations come under the state’s existing safer consumer product framework. products currently in stock will remain unaffected, as suppliers already have...
India is considering one of its most significant updates to fragrance ingredient regulation in recent years. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a draft standard proposing the prohibition of 64 fragrance raw materials across products that rely on fragrance compositions, including cosmetics, personal care products, household products and incense. The proposal is currently...
A United States advisory group is currently assessing whether seven specific injectable peptides-BPC-157, emideltide (DSIP), epitalon, KPV, MOTS-c, semax, and TB-500-should be added to the list of bulk drug components permitted in compounded medications.Compounding pharmacies are still prohibited from preparing these peptides, but rising gray market trade and political momentum for expanded access have amplified...
Brazil has introduced significant updates to its cosmetic legislation, revising both the lists of prohibited substances and ingredients that may only be used under specific conditions. The changes were approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) through RDC No. 1029/2026 and RDC No. 1030/2026, published in the Official Gazette on 15 June 2026. The...
Retinal (also known as retinaldehyde, CAS No. 116-31-4) has become one of the most sought-after vitamin A derivatives in cosmetic formulations. Positioned between retinol and retinoic acid in the metabolic pathway, it is widely used in anti-ageing and skin renewal products because of its balance between efficacy and tolerability. However, companies intending to place retinal-containing...
Efforts to reduce teh value-added tax (VAT) on sunscreen products in Europe have stalled, despite recent appeals from the European parliament. As skin cancer rates rise throughout the continent, some policymakers urged a reclassification of sunscreen from a cosmetic to a pharmaceutical item, aiming to make sun protection more cost‑accessible for the public. Current VAT...
A leading packaging manufacturer has introduced its latest auto-loading dosing dropper, now making its first appearance in commercial skin care. This packaging upgrade brings prompt, clean delivery for users of a new serum, targeting the growing demand for accurate, mess-free application. The company highlights its focus on delivering a controlled dose with every use and...
The United Kingdom has introduced its first major update to the UK REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) since establishing its independent chemicals regulatory framework after Brexit. On 15 June 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) added 15 new substances and substance groups to the list, increasing the total...
Canada has announced new regulatory measures affecting several substances used in cosmetic formulations, combining an immediate restriction on one ingredient with proposed notification requirements for others. The measures were published in the Canada Gazette in late June 2026 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). While some provisions are already in force, others are...
AI tools are changing how people discover beauty products, and a new report suggests that brand websites play only a small role in those recommendations. Most of the sources AI relies on come from outside the brands themselves. Editorial coverage, media mentions, and trusted reference sites carry much more weight. The findings suggest that third-party...
