Basic Blue 99 (C059) – SCCS Final Opinion

Basic Blue 99 (C059) – SCCS Final Opinion

On 10th of February 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded that Basic Blue 99 (C059) is not safe, citing potential genotoxicity and its classification as a skin sensitiser, commonly used in non-oxidative hair dyes. The SCCS published their...
Basic Blue 99 (C059) – SCCS Final Opinion

Prostaglandin Analogues – SCCS Final Opinion

On 10th of February 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded that certain prostaglandin analogues are not considered safe for use in eyebrow and eyelash growth products, based on available research, although non-genotoxic carcinogenicity...
ASA action on misleading environmental claims

ASA action on misleading environmental claims

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that environmental claims on certain nappy and baby wipe products were misleading. Terms such as “kinder to our planet,” “eco,” “sustainable,” and “biodegradable” lacked sufficient evidence or clear explanation,...
ASA action on misleading environmental claims

New Statutory Instrument published – UK

On 9th of February 2026, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a new Statutory Instrument updating the UK Cosmetics Regulation. The amendment adds nitrous oxide, ozone, N,N’-methylenediacrylamide, and certain forms of silver to Annex II...