The cosmetics sector in vietnam is seeing rapid expansion, but counterfeit products and items with unclear origins are causing industry-wide alarm. Leading beauty companies have voiced that the spread of fake cosmetics is damaging public trust and making it tough for local brands to compete fairly. Industry experts and regulators argue that close cooperation is...
Indonesia is implementing tougher standards for cosmetics compliance. New halal documentation rules are set to take effect alongside stricter action against unauthorized cosmetics in the marketplace. These two moves send a clear message-adherence to regulations has become compulsory in Indonesia’s cosmetics sector. A recent draft regulation from the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) outlines...
the European Commission (EC) unveiled a detailed roadmap to stop animal testing in chemical safety assessments throughout the EU, covering sectors like cosmetics, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. The aim is to switch to non-animal testing options while keeping the high safety standards required for both consumers and the habitat.This initiative supports the EUS Chemicals...
Researchers in Beauty & Wellbeing are leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze consumer behavior and sift through years of scientific records.Product development teams rely on AI to extract relevant insights, gather data, and shape offerings tailored for today’s beauty shoppers. Modern consumers demand clarity about ingredients, formulation science, and product styles. Thay read reviews, look for...
Across Europe, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are emerging as a vital tool in supporting clarity, sustainability, and traceability for all types of goods. This movement, spurred by the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), aims to overhaul the way product data is gathered, stored, and accessed. While the cosmetic industry is not the first one...
The beauty industry has entered a technology-driven competition. Companies lacking their own data capabilities and computing resources risk losing independence, with AI now deeply involved in formulation, manufacturing, and consumer experiences. Processing power is no longer a minor factor. GPUs-key to large-scale data operations-are at the forefront. Both states and private groups compete fiercely to...
🇫🇷 France Issues New Regulation Banning PFAS in Cosmetics On 28 december 2025, the French government announced Decree No. 2025-1376. This measure aims to reduce the health risks connected to perfluoroalkyl adn polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by restricting their presence in consumer products. Articles L. 524-1 and L. 524-2 of the Environmental Code, updated through Law...
Switzerland has updated its Cosmetics Ordinance, introducing a specific restriction on furocoumarins that takes effect on 1 January 2026. The Federal Department of Home Affairs, through the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office, announced the update (RU 2025 824) on 9 December 2025, redefining how selected furocoumarins in leave-on cosmetic products are regulated when...
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has updated its Candidate List under the EU REACH Regulation by including two substances: n-hexane and bisphenol AF (BPAF). Cosmetic manufacturers using these compounds are now subject to strict new requirements. If any product contains more than 0.1% of either ingredient, brands must provide full disclosure to both authorities and...
