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L'Oréal Explores Options to Address Rising Chemical-Related Liabilities

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EU Regulations to Shake Up Beauty as of May 2026

The Omnibus Regulation amends Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and will take effect on May 1, 2026. It focuses on the use of substances classified as CMRs.

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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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FDA in Action: PFAS Data Gaps, MoCRA Recall Guidance, Warning Letters/Recalls and New Hair Growth Pill Reaches Phase III Trials

The U.S. FDA has been busy in recent months, reviewing PFAS in cosmetics, proposing MoCRA-conferred recall guidance, enforcing compliance through warning letters and recalls, and advancing trials for a new hair loss treatment. Following is an overview.

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PCR Responds to Allegations of Misleading SPF Reports, Unethical Practices

PCR has released a statement responding to recent headlines on "SPF retesting, media reports and misinformation," citing flaws in re-testing, low-quality raw materials and insufficient credentials for the industry expert cited in our reports.

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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.

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FDA Withdraws Rule on Testing for Asbestos in Talc-Based Cosmetics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it will withdraw its proposed rule to establish approved testing methods for detecting and identifying cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics.

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Comprehensive Review Confirms Safety of Avobenzone UV Filter

The review concluded avobenzone has a strong safety profile, shows minimal absorption through the skin, and presents no significant toxicological risks when used within approved concentrations.

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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."