New ingredient control and updated testing method for cosmetic safety standard in South Korea

Cosmetic ingredient list amendment in Malaysia

Malaysia’s NPRA updated its cosmetic list: miconazole banned from 19th of January 2026, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor from 17th of November 2028; restricted substances include 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4%), genistein (0.007%), and daidzein (0.02%). The National...
Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Final Opinion

Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Final Opinion

On 10th of February 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded that Basic Brown (C009) is not safe, due to evidence suggesting potential mutagenicity. It is commonly used in non-oxidative hair dye products. The SCCS published their final...