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...
ECHA Publishes REACH Restriction Proposal on PFAS
On 7 February 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the draft restriction proposal under EU REACH for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). The proposal aims to reduce PFAS, which are identified as very persistent in the environment, emissions...
Brazil Seeks Comments on Cosmetic Classification
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) is taking public comments on a resolution that would replace the definition section and classification lists for its recently revised standard (RDC 752/2022) for the labelling and registration of cosmetics and personal...