Laws & regulations
Deal on urban wastewater: the EU wants the cosmetics industry to pay
The European Parliament, the Council and the EU Commission have reached an agreement on the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment...
Ban meaningless say NGOs as EU Court rejects appeal to avoid animal testing
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled against German chemicals company Symrise AG, who challenged a European Chemicals...
MoCRA: FDA postpones facility registration and product listing deadline
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it will delay the enforcement of the requirements for cosmetic product facility...
Microplastics: How the EU plans to reduce pollution by 30% by 2030
Plastic-based loose glitter and microbeads in cosmetics have been prohibited for sale in the European Union since October 17, 2023. The...
French industry speaks up for octocrylene as health agency calls for a ban
French health agency (ANSES) has recommended that the government ban the use of octocrylene in sunscreen products because of its effects...
Canada joins countries banning cosmetic animal testing
The Canadian government officially announced a ban on cosmetic testing on animals. The decision was voted in a budget implementation act...
“Industry is not looking for loopholes,” says CTPA about ban on animal testing
A recent ruling from UK’s High Court created suspicion among animal rights activists and NGOs that the country could change its policy on...
EU REACH Committee votes to ban microplastics from most daily life products
The representatives of the EU member states in the REACH Committee have voted to adopt a European Commission’s proposal to restrict...
Fragrance dupes are all the rage among younger shoppers. What the price?
Their scents resemble luxury perfumes, but are much cheaper. Fragrance dupes are all the rage on social networks and being snapped up...
Group of beauty brands calls on EU for swifter ban on microplastics
A group of about 20 beauty brands and associations, spearheaded by Weleda, Beauty Kitchen and Naïf, have signed an open letter to the...
