EU Amends Cosmetics Regulation on Substances with Potential Endocrine-Disrupting Properties
The European Commission has amended Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 regarding the use of several cosmetic ingredients with potential endocrine-disrupting properties. The updates affect Annexes II, III, V, and VI and introduce new restrictions and prohibitions on specific substances. Annex II (Prohibited Substances) 3-(4′-methylbenzylidene)-camphor [INCI: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor] From 1st May 2025: Products containing this substance shall not […]
EU: Seaweed and Proposed Maximum Levels for Metals and Iodine
Updated Proposed Maximum Levels for Metals and Iodine Earlier this month, the European Commission (EC) published a targeted consultation for stakeholders concerning possible maximum levels (MLs) for contaminants in seaweed and halophytes. The inorganic contaminants under consideration are: • Arsenic • Cadmium […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from November 2025
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below are the updates related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. These updates refer to the month of November 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Epimedium sagittatum (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim • Whole: Unauthorised Novel Food. A pre-market authorisation is required before it […]
USA – FDA Launches Dashboard for Cosmetic Product Adverse Events
On September 12, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Public Dashboard for Cosmetic Products — a new tool designed to improve transparency and give the public real-time access to adverse event data related to cosmetics. This initiative is part of the FDA’s […]
Thailand – Updated List of Permitted Vitamins and Minerals in Food
Updated List of Permitted Vitamins and Minerals in Food Last week, on November 17, the Thailand Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) released new guidance titled “Guidance on the Use of Forms of Vitamins and Minerals as Key Ingredients in Food Products.” This guidance updates the […]
UAE – Abu Dhabi to set a Regulatory Framework for Novel Foods
Abu Dhabi to set a regulatory framework for Novel Foods The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) have launched a strategic initiative to develop a regulatory framework for Novel Foods. The […]
How TikTok is Reshaping the Industry
Autumn has always been a season of transition in beauty, with shifts in colors, textures, and rituals. What makes this moment different is the speed of transition and the way consumers are signaling their preferences — in real time — on social platforms. At the center of this transformation is TikTok, which has become a […]
Switzerland – D-mannose not permitted in Food Supplements
D-mannose not permitted in Swiss Food Supplements Last October, the Swiss Authorities banned the use of D-mannose in Food Supplements. The Swiss authorities referenced the European Court of Justice ruling C-589/23 in their decision and according to them: “D-Mannose is a simple sugar that naturally […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from October 2025
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below are the updates related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. These updates refer to the month of October 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Korean mud snail: Bullacta exarata • Whole: Unauthorised Novel Food. A pre-market authorisation is required before it can […]
Neurocosmetics: The Emerging Link Between Skin and Brain
In recent years, the bidirectional skin–brain axis has become a promising focus in dermatology and cosmetic science. Building on this concept, neurocosmetics are designed to target this axis, enhancing both skin health and emotional well-being. Neurocosmetics are skincare products that integrate neuroscience with dermatology, aiming to influence the skin’s nervous system while promoting both visible […]
