US Court Limits California Prop 65 Warnings for Titanium Dioxide
An August 2025 federal court ruling in a case brought by the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has significantly changed how cosmetics and personal care companies approach California Proposition 65 compliance involving titanium dioxide. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California issued a permanent injunction: – preventing California authorities and private enforcers from pursuing new Prop 65 […]
Brazil: Anvisa Launches Public Consultations on Repackaging and Packaging Reuse for Cosmetics
On 20 January 2026, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) launched two public consultations (No. 1380 and No. 1381) addressing the repackaging and reuse of packaging for personal care products, cosmetics, and perfumes. The consultations set out proposed technical requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applicable to these activities and define the product categories eligible for repackaging and packaging reuse. […]
France Introduces PFAS Ban
End of last year, France published Decree No. 2025-1376 on the prevention of risks resulting from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The decree implements Articles L. 524-1 and L. 524-2 of the Environmental Code, as amended by Law No. 2025-188 of 27 February 2025, which aims to protect the population from health and environmental […]
Indonesia: BPOM Issues New Requirements for Certificates of Analysis for Import Licences
On December last year, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) issued Decree No. 627/2025, updating the requirements for the Certificates of Analysis (CoA) submitted as part of an application for an import licence (SKI). Under the SKI framework, a CoA is mandatory and must be issued either by the product manufacturer or by an accredited […]
Omnibus Act VIII – Further upcoming restrictions
The European Union is introducing significant changes to cosmetic ingredient regulations under Omnibus Act VIII, which will take effect on May 1, 2026. The above Act expands the list of substances classified as Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Toxic for Reproduction (CMRs) that are either banned or subject to strict restrictions in cosmetic products. All non-compliant cosmetic products must […]
U.S. FDA Withdraws Proposed Testing Rule for Talc-Containing Cosmetics
End of last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an unpublished notice titled “Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products; Withdrawal,” formally withdrawing its previously proposed rule on this topic. The withdrawal took effect upon the issuance of the notice. Under the now-withdrawn proposal, FDA had considered establishing specific […]
FDA Proposes Adding Bemotrizinol to the List of Permitted Sunscreen Active Ingredients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed order that would add bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients. According to the FDA: – bemotrizinol provides broad-spectrum UV protection and demonstrates low systemic absorption. – Bemotrizinol has a low irritation potential– if the proposed order is finalized, it would be […]
Thailand Simplifies Notification Process for Low-Risk Cosmetics
On December 2, 2025, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) published a new guidance document titled “Steps for Notifying Low-Risk Cosmetic Products.” The document aims to support manufacturers and importers in the notification process required for low-risk cosmetics in Thailand. Under Thai FDA definitions, low-risk cosmetics are products considered unlikely to cause harm […]
EU Regulatory update for tea tree oil
After several years of debate regarding the safety of tea tree oil (TTO) in cosmetic products, the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on 14 November 2025. The SCCS concluded that TTO can be considered safe as an anti-seborrhoeic and anti-microbial ingredient in four specific product categories, subject to strict […]
Indonesia Issues Draft Decree on new Halal Requirements
On November 17, 2025, Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Decree on Guidelines for Implementing the Halal Product Assurance System in Storage, Packaging, and Distribution Services. The draft establishes that logistics services linked to cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, and other regulated products are subject to halal certification, reflecting […]
