Salicylic Acids Aggregated Exposure – SCCS mandate

Salicylic Acids Aggregated Exposure – SCCS mandate

Summary: The SCCS has been asked to review the safety of aggregated exposure to salicylic acid from its esters in adult cosmetics. While annexes already regulate these esters, the SCCS will assess other compounds that may release salicylic acid. The SCCS was mandated...
South Korea – Cosmetic Safety Standards Update

South Korea – Cosmetic Safety Standards Update

On 30 November 2023, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) updated the Cosmetics Safety Standards which list restricted and prohibited ingredients for use in cosmetics. To make it easier for businesses to find ingredients specified in these lists, CAS numbers...
EU Regulation on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Published

Turkey – New Cosmetic Products Regulation

On 8 May 2023, the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TMMDA) published their Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) No. 32184 in the Official Gazette, which will enter into force six months after its publication, on 8 November 2023.  TMMDA’s further...