Companies placing on the market cosmetic products and personal care products may be subject to a ban of putting biocides in these products, if the Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill is passed

Companies placing on the market cosmetic products and personal care products may be subject to a ban of putting biocides in these products, if the Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill is passed

On 11 September 2024, the House of Lords introduced the Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill (hereinafter “the Bill”). If passed, the Bill proposes the following, among others: Prohibition on the use of biocides in cosmetic products, personal care...
US FDA postpones plans for fragrance allergen labelling, formaldehyde ban

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...