South Korea bans hair dye ingredient for cosmetic use

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...
EU Regulation on 9 Cosmetic Ingredients Published (Includes Vit A)

EU Regulation on Nanomaterials Published

On 15 March 2024, the EU Commission published in its Official Journal regulation 2024/858 on nanomaterials (available here). This regulation will enter into force on the 20th day after its publication in the OJ (first week of April 2024). The below nanomaterials are...