The European Commission has now published a simplification review of the EU Deforestation Regulation. The stated goal is to reduce administrative burdens while keeping the regulation’s main objective intact, namely reducing the EU’s contribution to global deforestation and forest degradation. The EUDR entered into force in 2023. It requires companies placing commodities such as cocoa,...
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has clarified the regulatory status of Triheptanoin in cosmetics following the ingredient’s approval for pharmaceutical use. In an administrative notice issued on 20 April 2026, the Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental Health Bureau confirmed that Triheptanoin is now classified as a pharmaceutical ingredient under Japan’s Pharmaceutical and...
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published a preliminary opinion on the safety of acetophenone (CAS No. 98-86-2), opening a new chapter in the ongoing regulatory assessment of this substance within the European cosmetics framework. Although acetophenone is not among the most widely discussed cosmetic ingredients, its recent toxicological classification and...
A global consumer goods company is opening a new fragrance hub in Mumbai, India, to strengthen its presence in the country’s rapidly growing beauty market. The facility will use consumer insights, neuroscience technology, and AI-driven feedback to develop new fragrances. This initiative forms part of a broader strategy focused on increasing the appeal of everyday...
The European Union’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Regulation (EU) 2023/988, represents one of the most significant updates to consumer product safety legislation in recent years. Although the regulation officially became applicable on 13 December 2024, its practical implications continue to evolve, particularly following the publication of new European Commission guidance in November 2025. For...
AI is changing every stage of teh beauty business, from how products are found to how they are developed. Recent collaborations highlight this shift. In Northern Europe, Revieve adn Matas Group have launched AI-driven skin and makeup advisors across Matas and Kicks stores. According to Revieve, these tools have led to virtual try-on conversion...
The European Union is advancing towards a more coordinated system for the evaluation of chemical substances. Through the “One Substance, One Assessment (OSOA)” initiative, European institutions aim to improve how scientific information on chemicals is generated, shared and assessed across different regulatory sectors. For the cosmetics industry, this development represents an important step in the...
The plant-based personal care market is going through a major change as consumer demand keeps shifting toward clean, effective, and sustainable products. Plant-based innovation is no longer treated as a passing trend. It now sits at the center of product development as brands respond to an audience that is becoming more informed. Consumers are looking...
On April 15, 2026, the China National Institute for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released two new trial technical guidelines for hair perming cosmetics: Technical Guideline for Research on Hair Perming Cosmetics (Trial) Technical Guideline for Research on Quality Control Requirements for Hair Perming Cosmetics (Trial) Together, these documents provide a clearer regulatory framework for...
Sunscreen is moving from a seasonal afterthought to an expected part of daily personal care in the beauty and wellness market.More brands and health experts describe SPF as necessary for all skin types,but most peopel still do not use it each day. A new multinational initiative wants to address this gap, spreading the message that...
