ASEAN bans two ingredients in cosmetic products

ASEAN bans two ingredients in cosmetic products

Substance:  2-ethyl-2-[[(1-oxoallyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl diacrylate; 2,2-bis(acryloyloxymethyl)butyl acrylate; trimethylolpropane triacrylate and phenacetin are now banned for use in cosmetic products sold in the ASEAN region. 4 new revisions are also included...
SAG-CS Opinion Published – UV Filter Homosalate

SAG-CS Opinion Published – UV Filter Homosalate

Summary Substance: HomosalateEffected Products: All cosmetics productsDate of Implementation: In line with current regulation On 21 May 2025, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) released its opinion regarding the safety of...
Malaysia updates cosmetic ingredient list

Malaysia updates cosmetic ingredient list

Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) has updated its cosmetic ingredient list to ban 26 substances, and place restrictions on one substance and one UV filter, under the country’s Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. The...
Malaysia updates cosmetic ingredient list

China to update 55 technical standards for cosmetics

China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has given notice of proposals for 55 technical standards for cosmetics, following a public consultation that closed on 15 August. Under its 2024 project plan to develop or revise the standards, the NMPA is...