Regulations | Cosmetics & Toiletries

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Regulatory Alerts: L'Oréal, La Roche-Posay, Edgewell, Hawaiian Tropic, Sun Bum and Colgate Suits; Australian Microbead Recalls; and More

The cosmetics and personal care industry is facing a wave of legal battles and regulatory updates, highlighting concerns over product safety, labeling accuracy and compliance with evolving standards. Following is an overview.

The recent regulatory developments across Greater China and ASEAN reflect a strong focus on enhancing cosmetic safety, regulatory clarity and digital modernization.

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: IECIC Changes, Test Methods, New Ingredients Guidance, Labeling, Restrictions and More

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The Lowdown on Australia's Sunscreen Crisis — And How The U.S. Avoided a Similar One

Exploring the impact of climate on formulations

Exploring the impact of climate on formulations

Ever wondered why skincare can feel different in one place compared to another? It's all about the weather, specifically temperature and humidity. Here, Gattefossé explores the climate variation and sensory perception of cosmetic emulsions.

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3 Areas of Concern — But Also Strides in Safety: ChemForward Presents 2025 Beauty Ingredient Report Powered by Sephora, Ulta and Other Member Data

The report — powered by data from Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty, Counter, Inolex and Dow — analyzed more than 48,000 products and 1.25 million ingredients, marking a fivefold increase in data since 2023.

Brian Ecclefield helps us dig into the sunscreen testing report, highlighting discrepancies and what the lab appears to have gotten wrong.

[special report] What the Testing Lab Got Wrong: Brian Ecclefield on the Australian Sunscreen Labeling Crisis

Many of Australia's recalled sunscreens were validated by the same testing lab, Princeton Consumer Research (PCR). Here, Brian Ecclefield helps us dig into the testing report, highlighting discrepancies and what the lab appears to have gotten wrong.

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Formulating Forum: Antioxidant Strategies for Balancing Acne-prone Skin

This article explores the evolving world of hair conditioning and repair, including prevalent bonding claims. It examines what these terms mean, the types of damage being addressed, tests to substantiate these claims and how consumers perceive them.

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U.S. Regulatory Update: How to Anticipate Cosmetic Ingredient Bans in the EU — and Plan a Reformulation Strategy

This article explains how cosmetic ingredients are restricted in the EU. It also offers strategies to help global product developers anticipate bans, plan reformulations and stay compliant with evolving regulations.

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Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Safety and Testing Updates, Fragrance and Toothpaste Labeling, Ingredient Restrictions and More

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific region saw major cosmetic regulatory updates: China's new test methods and ingredient data; Taiwan's fragrance labeling mandate; Japan's tighter ingredient claims; and more. Following is a recap.

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U.S. FDA Launches Real-time Adverse Event Dashboard for Cosmetics

The FDA has unveiled the FAERS public dashboard for cosmetic products, an interactive, real-time tool for querying adverse event data. It aims to increase transparency and facilitate public access to safety information for cosmetic products.

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Safety Alerts in Beauty: TPO Bans, Heat Styling and Nanoparticle Emissions, Soap and Sunscreen Recalls and More

Here, we provide an overview of recent red flags relating to cosmetics and personal care product safety; from ingredient bans to product recalls and emerging research on nanoparticle emissions.

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EU Regulatory Update: A Reminder on Rules for Sunscreen Standards — Plus Two New Tests for SPF

The UK and EU have defined how sunscreens are made, marketed and labeled, as well as established new ISO test methods. This update highlights key developments in SPF testing, and UVA protection and compliance standards for sun care across Europe.

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NSF Launches Science-based Vegan and Cruelty-Free Certification Protocol

The protocol, NSF P543, establishes rigorous verification standards to address consumer demand for science-backed, ethical product claims.

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Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags

Recent regulatory attention highlights both hidden sunscreen actives in cosmetic products, and the legal gray zone of mousse-format sunscreens — prompting calls for clearer labeling and format approval.