Laws & regulations
Beauty industry welcomes “balanced” EU Chemicals Action Plan
The European beauty industry says the European Commission’s EU Chemicals Industry Action Plan will help keep industry innovative and, in...
Kemchain aims to meet the need for innovative regulatory compliance tools
Fueled by the constant search for new raw materials, fragrances, and packaging — and driven by rising consumer demand for innovation —...
European beauty braces for “regulatory tsunami,” says Cosmetics Europe
Waves of regulatory change will hit Europe’s beauty sector over the next two years as the European Commission updates and simplifies...
EU backs new microplastic rules amid clash over green goals and competitiveness
EU countries and lawmakers on Wednesday, April 9, reached a deal on plans to curb microplastic pollution — an issue that had laid bare...
How countries worldwide try to clamp down on ’forever chemicals’
Contaminating water and soil, human-made "forever chemicals" widely used since the mid-20th century, are facing increasing regulation...
Urban Wastewater: Cosmetics industry condemn inconsistent regulations
The Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD), adopted by the European Union on November 27, mandates that pharmaceutical and...
Pharmaceutical industry challenges new wastewater rules before European Courts
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) announced on Monday, March 10, its intention to challenge...
France’s parliament votes to prohibit the use of PFAS in cosmetics
France’s parliament on Thursday, February 20, voted to limit the production and sale of some items containing PFAS, including cosmetics,...
Hair straightening: French agency confirms glyoxylic acid warning
French health authorities reiterated on Thursday, January 23, their recommendation not to use hair straightening products containing...
Sunscreen products: ISO approves two new methods for SPF testing
Will the recurring controversies over the actual level of protection that sunscreens provide soon come to an end? Both methods promise...
