New Statutory Instrument published – UK

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...
Brazil aligns cosmetics rules with MERCOSUR

Brazil aligns cosmetics rules with MERCOSUR

Brazil’s Resolution 949, published on 12th December, incorporates MERCOSUR Resolution No 18/2023, which outlines the definitions, technical requirements, classification and labelling rules for cosmetics and personal hygiene products. It assigns products to one of two...