HSE’s comments on Talc

HSE’s comments on Talc

Summary: Talc may face a CMR 1B classification under the EU CLP, potentially banning its use in cosmetics. However, the HSE states current data are insufficient to classify it as carcinogenic, so products containing talc remain unaffected for now. In the EU, Talc...
HSE’s comments on Talc

UK pEPR – Amending Regulations

Summary: Starting 1st of January 2026, the 2025 Amendment allows producers to create nonprofit PROs to work with PackUK in managing and implementing the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) system. Starting 1st of January 2026, new rules under the 2025...
Sri Lanka moves toward stricter mercury limits under cosmetic regulations

China to Strengthen Mercury Regulations

Summary:China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has issued a draft proposal to ban 12 categories of mercury-containing products and phase out mercury-based catalysts in polyurethane production. From the 31st of December, bans would apply to certain...