Revision of banned substance list in MERCOSUR

Revision of banned substance list in MERCOSUR

A revised list of prohibited substances in cosmetics, perfumes, and personal hygiene products has been published, banning substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic (CMR) under EU standards. MERCOSUR GMC Resolution No 07/25 must be incorporated...
EU CPR Annex amendment – Draft legislation

EU CPR Annex amendment – Draft legislation

The EU commission created a legislation which amends the Annexes, this is open for comments until the 14th of September 2025. The World Trade Organisation was notified by the EU Commission on the 16th of July 2025 about a legislation which amends the Annexes. The...
ASEAN bans 26 chemical substances in cosmetics

ASEAN bans 26 chemical substances in cosmetics

The latest version (No 2024-2) of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Cosmetic Documents, dated 6 December, includes at least 26 additional items in Annex II. Part 1 of Annex II lists substances forbidden from being part of the composition of cosmetic...
ASEAN bans 26 chemical substances in cosmetics

Japan bans use of cysteamine hydrochloride in cosmetics

Japan’s Ministry Of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has restricted the use of cysteamine hydrochloride in rinse-off hair setting agents and banned its use in cosmetics. The MHLW proposed revisions to the country’s Standards for Cosmetics to restrict the use of...
Washington Restricts Lead in Cosmetics to 1ppm

Washington Restricts Lead in Cosmetics to 1ppm

On 23 July 2023, the US State of Washington signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047) into law, which sets prohibition of certain substances, as well as a maximum of 1ppm of lead in finished cosmetic products. From 1 January 2025, it will be illegal to sell, offer...