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China reform speeds up cosmetics approvals as global players boost R&D

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China reform speeds up cosmetics approvals as global players boost R&D
China’s government is updating its cosmetics safety and approval policies, which could make the cosmetics market easier to navigate for international brands that have been struggling to keep a stable…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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US House Passes ‘Do Not Flush’ Legislation For Non-Flushable Personal Care Wipes

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US House Passes ‘Do Not Flush’ Legislation For Non-Flushable Personal Care Wipes
The US House of Representatives passes legislation requiring manufacturers of non-flushable wet wipes to label products as ‘non-flushable," a move endorsed by the Personal Care Products Council.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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As the global cosmetics industry navigates a period of rapid regulatory change, brands are facing new challenges with ingredient level restrictions, market access, and compliance.

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Global Cosmetics Regulation in Flux: Policy Reforms, Recalls and Market Access Shifts
Reforms for cosmetics across the U.S., EU, UK and China are reshaping product safety, market access and compliance obligations.
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July 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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IBA Interactive Policy Map Is Call To Action As Cosmetics Industry Braces For Myriad Of State Bills

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IBA Interactive Policy Map Is Call To Action As Cosmetics Industry Braces For Myriad Of State Bills
The Independent Beauty Association has launched an interactive Policy Map tracking state and federal bills and filtering by state or topic, pinpointing bills of great priority.
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June 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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French Agency Proposes Effective EU Ban On CBD In Foods And Cosmetics
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French Agency Proposes Effective EU Ban On CBD In Foods And Cosmetics
France's food safety regulator ANSES is proposing a reproductive toxicity category 1B classification for CBD under the EU's CLP regulation, which would mean an effective ban on CBD in cosmetics and…
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April 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Cosmetics Europe Argues Against Potential Ban Of Ethanol. Industry Group Also Opposes CMR Categorization Of Oral Care Ingredient Sodium Fluoride, Fragrance Material Paracymene

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Cosmetics Europe Argues Against Potential Ban Of Common Fragrance, Cosmetic Ingredient Ethanol
Cosmetics Europe is working to obtain derogations for three fragrance and/or cosmetic substances that may be categorized as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic, which could result in a ban of their…
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April 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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⚫ The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced new testing of dozens of substances, including color additive carbon black and surfactant coco betaine used in cosmetics and personal care. ⚫

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Full list of substances used in cosmetics and personal care to be tested for health risks by ECHA revealed
Chemicals used in products ranging from mascara to nail varnish will be evaluated under CoRap
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March 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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HHS Secretary’s Past Holds Clues For Potential Impact On Cosmetics - Expert Views

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HHS Secretary Kennedy’s Past Holds Clues For Potential Impact On Cosmetics - Expert
While there are many unknowns with how incoming Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will approach cosmetics regulation, his priorities for drugs and processed…
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March 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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ASA joins CTPA, rules against misleading allergy-safe hair dye claims

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ASA joins CTPA, rules against misleading allergy-safe hair dye claims
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint from the UK Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) regarding misleading para-phenylenediamine- (PPD) free claims made…
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February 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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FDA Cosmetics Office Braces For Agency-Wide Staff Cuts; MoCRA Implementation Likely Delayed

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FDA Cosmetics Office Braces For Agency-Wide Staff Cuts; MoCRA Implementation Likely Delayed
The Trump Administration Department of Government Efficiency’s staff cuts within FDA will “most certainly” impact the Office of Cosmetics and Colors and delay the implementation of the Modernization…
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February 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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As activities related to MoCRA were ramping up this could have significant impacts to cosmetic safety and regulation.

Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees

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Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
The Trump administration’s effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this weekend.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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👀 Better keep an eye on those claims...
Marketer Raises Eyebrows With Claims Suggesting Product Benefits Akin To Cosmetic Procedure

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Marketer Raises Eyebrows With Claims Suggesting Product Benefits Akin To Cosmetic Procedure
SBLA Beauty Inc. agrees to comply with NAD recommendations to modify certain express claims for its Eye Lift Wand that suggest the product is an alternative to medical eyelift procedures, while the…
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February 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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EU to Make E-Commerce Platforms Liable for Unsafe Goods

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EU to Make E-Commerce Platforms Liable for Unsafe Goods
The European Union is planning to make e-commerce platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon liable for dangerous or illegal products sold online.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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👏 This is such a great initiative from The Ordinary! Go check it out.

The Ordinary’s new website grants free access to white papers to promote transparency in beauty.

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The Ordinary’s new website grants free access to white papers to promote transparency in beauty
TheTruthShouldBeOrdinary.com hosts a plethora of scientific papers that are accessible to everyone in a bid to challenge industry misinformation
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January 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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⚠️ US FDA Recall Alert! ⚠️
CRLAB (CRLAB USA Encinitas, CA) extra strong hair spray with basil and blueberry contains prohibited ingredient, dichloromethane. More details in the link.

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December 29, 2024 at 7:04 PM
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France advocates for enhanced sunscreen labelling rules in the EU
Their recos include:
Simplifying product labeling by removing SPF nos in favor of low, medium, and high categories
Banning claims specifically for babies & children
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France advocates for enhanced sunscreen labelling rules in the EU
France has submitted its recommendations to the European Union to enhance consumer information on sunscreen products. The key measures include simplifying product labeling and banning claims…
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December 26, 2024 at 9:56 PM
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California Proposes Rulemaking Pushing MMA Alternatives In Nail Products

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California Proposes Rulemaking Pushing MMA Alternatives In Nail Products
California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control issues a proposed rulemaking for methyl methacrylate alternatives in nail products, years after identifying the ingredient for prioritization.
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December 11, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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WA State Regulators Haven’t Softened Stance On Preservatives, Provided Clarity On Penalties As TFCA Effective Date Nears

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WA State Regulators Haven’t Softened Stance On Preservatives, Provided Clarity On Penalties As TFCA Effective Date Nears
The Washington Department of Ecology hasn’t backed down on its targeting of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives under the state’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, as industry still awaits a draft final…
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December 11, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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Legal Lens: The regulations and risks surrounding “clean beauty”

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Legal Lens: The regulations and risks surrounding “clean beauty”
Can 'clean beauty' claims withstand legal scrutiny? This month in Legal Lens, attorney Kelly Bonner explores the evolving regulatory landscape, litigation risks, and what beauty brands need to know…
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November 28, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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What cosmetics companies need to know on the EU CLP updates

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What cosmetics companies need to know on the EU CLP updates
We’ve outlined the new updates to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation and what it means for businesses.
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November 28, 2024 at 3:46 PM