Taiwan consults on update to list of restricted cosmetic ingredients

South Korea bans hair dye ingredient for cosmetic use

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has banned 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene (1,2,4-THB) for cosmetic use, under the country’s Rules on Cosmetic Safety Standards. A risk assessment of the substance, which is used in hair dye, showed its potential for...