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The Regulatory Factor: A Decision Matrix for Supplier Collaboration in Cosmetic Product Development

Cosmetics NPD has evolved into a supplier-network effort driven by sustainable demands, but strict global and regional regulations strictly dictate product feasibility early in design.

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CTPA, Forum for the Future Launch Sustainability Handbook to Support Cosmetics and Personal Care Companies

The handbook is intended to help cosmetics and personal care companies better understand sustainability challenges.

Naolys Launches Firm Perfection (Hibiscus)² at in-cosmetics Global 2026

Firm Perfection (Hibiscus)² combines two complementary hibiscus plant cell strains through Naolys’ Sister Cells technology.

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Biotech in Beauty: Zero Waste Beauty Is Growing Up

A chemist’s perspective on what is real, what is scalable and what is just marketing.

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Zero-Waste Beauty is Making Waves: Upcycled Ingredients, Biofermentation, High-Concentration Formulas and More

Industry experts give their thoughts on technology and potential in the zero-waste beauty space.

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EU/UK Regulatory Update: 2025 Recap of Key Changes for Cosmetics — Wastewater, Siloxanes, TPO, Microplastics and More

This article provides an overview of 2025's key cosmetic regulatory developments in the UK and EU. Highlights include updates on SPF tests, EU cosmetic regulation review, micropollutants, siloxanes, TPO bans, microplastics, UK REACH and packaging EPR.

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Beauty Under Fire: Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Consumer Safety and Environmental Accountability

Recalls highlight the global push for transparency and safety in the beauty industry, as regulators and brands work to protect consumers from harmful ingredients and misleading claims. Keep reading for the latest regulatory updates.

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Regulatory Round-Up: Toxic Dyes in Taiwan; ECHA Microplastics Reporting; Boots/Wet n Wild, Neutrogena Recalls; FDA Talc Testing; PFAS Mapping; and More

This roundup offers an overview of recent cosmetic product recalls, along with regulatory updates, safety evaluations and new compliance requirements.

As Glitter Bans for Cosmetics Arrive, Sustainable Films Make Biodegradable Glitter a Reality

Glitter is controversial. A new band on glitter in cosmetic applications is coming. Futamura's sustainable films for biodegradable glitter provide a solution.

Credo Beauty Pioneers Eco-Conscious Future with Two New Launches: Credo Qualified Services and its Clean Beauty Council

Credo Beauty has announced the introduction of Credo Qualified, a Credo Beauty-managed service market for businesses in the beauty supply chain as well as its Clean Beauty Council, featuring eight experts from across the field.

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Class Action Against Ulta Beauty Over 'Clean Ingredient' Claims Advances

The class action alleges violations of California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act, False Advertising Law, Unfair Competition Law and Environmental Marketing Claims Act. It also alleges fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.

This article outlines some of the key actions and requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Intentions from the UK related to forest risk commodities through Defra are discussed.

European Regulatory Update: EU, UK Defra Lock Down Deforestation Regulations

This article outlines some of the key actions and requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Intentions from the UK related to forest risk commodities through Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are also discussed.

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Walmart, Target Flagged for 'Deceptive' Reef-friendly Sunscreen Claims

Walmart and Target have both been hit with proposed class actions over "reef friendly" sunscreen claims due the their organic UV filters, consumer perception and fluctuating evidence over coral bleaching. What direction should formulators take?

'The most polluting industries, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, will be required to pay at least [80%] of the cost for micropollutant removal...'

Europe's Wastewater Measure to Apply 'Polluter Pays' Fee for Microplastics, PFAS

The directive will require the removal of more nutrients and micropollutants from urban wastewater, particularly those from "toxic pharmaceuticals and cosmetics."

In January of 2023, the CMA expanded its work on environmental claims to include fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). These are essential items that include food and drink, cleaning products, toiletries and personal care items.

Unilever Eco Claims Under Scrutiny in Greenwashing Investigation

In January of 2023, the CMA expanded its work on environmental claims to include fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). These are essential items that include food and drink, cleaning products, toiletries and personal care items.

Loose plastic glitter used as a cosmetic product can continue being sold until Oct. 16, 2029, for leave-on cosmetics.

How the EU Microplastics Ban Affects Glitter

The European Commission's (EC's) ban on microplastics intentionally added to cosmetics went into effect on Oct. 17, 2023. This includes some forms of glitter, individually and in mixtures, which the commission explained in a recent Q&A.

For certain 'leave-on' cosmetic products, per the new restriction, due to their low contribution to the overall emissions of microplastics, as well as the potentially large impact on the cosmetics industry, the agency's committee for socio-economic analysis considered two additional measures as appropriate alternatives to the ban.

European Commission Adopts Measures Restricting Intentional Microplastics

The measures will prohibit the sale of microplastics and of products to which microplastics have been added intentionally and that release those microplastics when used.

As of March 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule goes into effect, tightening the oversight and enforcement of the production, handling and sale of organic products.

Tighter Rules Now in Effect for USDA Organic Seal of Approval

The goal is to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic control systems, improving farm to market traceability and providing robust enforcement of USDA Organic regulations.