EU Proposes Major Amendments to Cosmetics Regulation
The European Commission submitted a draft regulation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) proposing updates to four Annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation). These changes are based on recent safety evaluations by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). The proposed changes in the draft are: 1. List of Prohibited Ingredients: 1 revised […]
Europe/US – New trade deal introduces 15% tariff on european imports
Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, introducing a 15% import tariff on EU goods entering the U.S. market. This follows a similar agreement made by the UK in May, which imposed a 10% tariff on its exports to the U.S. While reaching an agreement […]
Europe – EU Updates Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredient Names
The European Commission (EU) has published Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175 in the Official Journal, updating the Glossary of Common Ingredient Names used in cosmetic products. This decision aims to standardise the way cosmetic ingredients are named and identified on product labels, ensuring clarity and consistency across the EU market. The updated Glossary now includes […]
Europe – ECHA added two cosmetic ingredients to Candidate List
Recently, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added two new substances to the list of chemicals that could potentially be harmful to people or environment: – Decamethyltetrasiloxane – 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane These two chemicals are considered to be “Very persistent and very bioaccumulative” and can be used in cosmetics and personal care products across several categories. From 25th […]
Indonesia establish 2026 Deadline for Halal Cosmetic Certification
New regulations are shaping the future of the cosmetics market as a result of a global demand for Halal cosmetics, driven by a growing Muslim population and increased awareness of ethical product standards. Indonesia has taken a major step by becoming the first country to mandate Halal certification for cosmetic products sold as “Halal.” Under […]
