Laws & regulations
California bans PFAS in cosmetics and textiles
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law two bills banning per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in textiles and...
Cosmetics Europe calls for a science-based cosmetic products regulation
Cosmetics Europe unveiled last week its recommendations to the European Commission as part of the public consultation on the targeted...
The fragrance industry expresses concerns about the EU’s Green Deal
The EU Commission’s proposed Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) puts the fragrance industry at crossroads, according to the...
Bondi Sands faces US class action over ‘reef friendly’ claim for sunscreens
The Australian brand is facing a class action lawsuit in the United States over alleged false claims in relation to reef protection....
US Congress moves to ban discrimination of race-related hairstyles
Afros, braids, dreadlocks: the US House of Representatives on Friday voted to ban discrimination based on hairstyles associated with a...
All cosmetic products can now apply for the EU Ecolabel
So far limited to so-called “rinse off cosmetic products”, the EU Ecolabel can now be used for all cosmetic categories, including skin...
Mexico’s Senate unanimously votes to ban animal testing for cosmetic products
Mexican Senate approved a reform to the General Health Law to prohibit the use of animal testing for cosmetic products. Mexico will...
Cosmetics brands campaign against ECHA to maintain EU’s ban on animal testing
In association with several international animal rights advocacy groups, The Body Shop and Dove are joining forces to call for laws...
USA: Study prompts Senate bill to ban PFAS in cosmetic products
A study revealing the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) in certain makeup products sold in North America...
China to end compulsory animal testing for imported cosmetics on May 1
Effective May 1, 2021, so-called “general cosmetics” imported in China will be exempted from animal testing. Brands will need to provide...
