Regulations | Cosmetics & Toiletries

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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Testing Tactics: Decoding Repair and Conditioning Claims to Deliver Real Results in Hair

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

Q&A with Uroš Gotar, Chief Innovation Officer at TOSLA Nutricosmetics

Q&A with Uroš Gotar, Chief Innovation Officer at TOSLA Nutricosmetics

"We’ve invested in a series of placebo-controlled, peer-reviewed clinical trials over the past three years, testing combinations of hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, MSM, ... involving nearly 300 participants..."

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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.

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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."

A 30-year-old rule could give beauty brands some tariff relief out of Europe.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Poll Results: What is Your Biggest Concern Regarding Consumer Safety in Cosmetics?

Recently, we polled our audiences on social media about their biggest concern for safety in cosmetics. Their responses surprised us.