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The Lowdown on Australia's Sunscreen Crisis — And How The U.S. Avoided a Similar One
This report examines the current status of the sunscreen labeling crisis in Australia, including what went wrong and ways to move forward — plus how the U.S. avoided a similar crisis. It also considers whether the industry has reached its SPF limit.
Sun Care
[special report] What the Testing Lab Got Wrong: Brian Ecclefield on the Australian Sunscreen Labeling Crisis
Regional
U.S. Regulatory Update: How to Anticipate Cosmetic Ingredient Bans in the EU — and Plan a Reformulation Strategy
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SPF/Sun
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.
Regional
How the EU's Proposed Regulation Clean-up Benefits Cosmetic Companies
The draft proposal reportedly "responds to growing concerns in the cosmetics sector regarding the interpretive rigidity of the current legal framework and the obstacles it poses to innovation."
Regional
Does Beauty Have a Tariff Workaround?
Under the "First Sale" rule, companies involved in multi-tiered transactions can use the price paid in the initial sale.
Safety
4 U.S. Bills Propose Ban on 18 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fill the MoCRA 'Gap'
This legislative effort reflects growing public interest in ingredient safety and environmental health.
Regional
Global Cosmetics Regulation in Flux: Policy Reforms, Recalls and Market Access Shifts
Reforms for cosmetics across the U.S., EU, UK and China are reshaping product safety, market access and compliance obligations.
Actives
Proposed SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act Gives U.S. Consumers New Hope for Better Sun Protection
The legislation was introduced to streamline the FDA's review process of the effectiveness and safety of new ingredients for nonprescription sunscreens.
Regional
Recent Global Recalls in Beauty: Mercury, Hydroquinone, Benzene and Bacteria Raise Red Flags
This report summarizes recent responses to acne treatments, shampoos and cosmetics cited for benzene and potential bacteria risks; plus a sweeping recall of 91 brands flagged in Jakarta for hazardous substances.
Natural/Sustainable
Taking Hair and Scalp Care to New Heights
This issue of
C&T
is at the forefront of hair/scalp science, exploring test methods, trends and innovations. It also revisits the fundamentals of formulating with ZnO, for mineral sunscreens, and presents an upcycled tea extract to counteract photodamage.
Regional
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Advertising Laws, Notifications, Halal Certification, Ingredient Restrictions and More
Regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific emphasize ingredient use, advertising standards, notification requirements and halal certification. The tightening of safety and quality standards reflects a focus on consumer protection and regulatory alignment.
Safety
Health Canada to Make Over its Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: Additions, Revisions Proposed
This notice has been issued in advance of the official consultation; Health Canada will not be responding to feedback at this stage.
