South Africa – Ban on Mercury-containing creams

South Africa – Ban on Mercury-containing creams

Summary: Substance: MercuryEffected Products: All cosmetic productsDate of Implementation: 1 April 2025 (off shelf date) As of 1 April, South Africa has implemented a ban on certain batteries, switches, fluorescent lamps, and skin-lightening creams containing mercury,...
ECHA Publishes Guidance on Microplastics Reporting Requirements under REACH

Hydroxyapatite – Draft SCCS Opinion

On 3 April 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on hydroxyapatite (nano) (submission IV). The opinion can be found here for review. What is Hydroxyapatite (nano)? Nano Hydroxyapatite (n-HAp) is a nano-sized form of...
ECHA Publishes Guidance on Microplastics Reporting Requirements under REACH

Benzophenone-1 – Final SCCS Opinion

On 1 April 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the final opinion for benzophenone-1. The opinion is available here for review. What is Benzophenone-1? Benzophenone-1, also known as BP-1, is a synthetic organic compound commonly used in...