The European Commission has published an updated version of the REACH Restrictions Roadmap Rolling List, providing an overview of substances currently under consideration for future restrictions under Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The update, released on 2 July 2026, is intended to give businesses greater visibility into the restriction process and help them prepare for...
Women’s health and personal care are shifting from swift cosmetic solutions to a focus on sustained wellness and longevity. Today, more women seek products that align with their unique physiological changes over time, prioritizing evidence-based choices. Menopause has entered the spotlight, with increasing interest in hormone-free and microbiome-focused options for support. Yet, progress in scientific...
South Korea is continuing to modernize its cosmetics regulatory framework with a new proposal that would introduce detailed implementation measures for recent amendments to the Cosmetics Act. Published by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) on 8 July 2026, the draft Enforcement Rule clarifies how several key reforms will be applied in practice,...
Researchers have identified cilantro fruit extract as a promising ingredient in the study of skin aging. According to recent findings, the extract can selectively remove senescent, or “zombie,” cells while increasing the number of healthy skin cells and supporting collagen production. These aging cells are believed to play an important role in the visible signs...
Three linear siloxanes widely used in cosmetic formulations could soon face increased regulatory scrutiny in the European Union. Octamethyltrisiloxane (L3), Decamethyltetrasiloxane (L4) and Methyl Trimethicone (M3T) are expected to receive a harmonised classification under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, following recent changes to EU chemicals legislation. Although this development does not immediately prohibit...
Ukraine has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products, introducing changes that could provide cosmetic manufacturers with additional time to comply with the country’s regulatory framework. The draft proposal, notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 3 July 2026, includes two significant measures: extending the transitional period...
Authorities Ramp Up Actions Against Illegal Online Cosmetics Increased regulatory scrutiny is now targeting digital sales of illegal cosmetics in Indonesia and Jordan. Regulatory bodies in both countries are intensifying their measures, focusing on the growing role of online platforms in distributing unregulated beauty products. Indonesia has developed advanced digital surveillance techniques, while Jordan has...
China continues to strengthen its regulatory framework for sunscreen cosmetics through a series of new technical and testing requirements. Recent measures issued by the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC), together with updated toxicological testing rules that became mandatory in July 2026, signal a continued shift toward a more science-based and evidence-driven approach...
Interest in skin care among children is rising quickly, with an increasing number of companies targeting this age group. While the market is expanding, many consumers, medical experts, and dermatologists are asking an notable question: are companies meeting a real need, or fueling insecurity in young people? Dr. Masoud Saman, a board-certified facial plastic and...
