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L'Oréal Explores Options to Address Rising Chemical-Related Liabilities

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Global Cosmetic Industry Launches Living Online Supplier Directory

The online directory is a living resource. Suppliers can update their own listings in real time, helping ensure that company information, capabilities and offerings remain current as businesses evolve.

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Jojoba Desert Reaffirms Ethical Sourcing with Sixth Consecutive Fair for Life Certification

The audit specifically highlighted the manufacturer’s agricultural practices, labor standards, and the transparent management of its Fair Trade fund.

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Health Canada Expansion of Parsol Shield Unlocks New Potential for Multifunctional Sun Care

This development has significant implications for formulators seeking to meet the rising consumer demand for "skintelligence" and hybrid beauty products.

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EU Regulations to Shake Up Beauty as of May 2026

The Omnibus Regulation amends Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and will take effect on May 1, 2026. It focuses on the use of substances classified as CMRs.

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Beauty Under Fire: Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Consumer Safety and Environmental Accountability

Recalls highlight the global push for transparency and safety in the beauty industry, as regulators and brands work to protect consumers from harmful ingredients and misleading claims. Keep reading for the latest regulatory updates.

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FDA in Action: PFAS Data Gaps, MoCRA Recall Guidance, Warning Letters/Recalls and New Hair Growth Pill Reaches Phase III Trials

The U.S. FDA has been busy in recent months, reviewing PFAS in cosmetics, proposing MoCRA-conferred recall guidance, enforcing compliance through warning letters and recalls, and advancing trials for a new hair loss treatment. Following is an overview.

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PCR Responds to Allegations of Misleading SPF Reports, Unethical Practices

PCR has released a statement responding to recent headlines on "SPF retesting, media reports and misinformation," citing flaws in re-testing, low-quality raw materials and insufficient credentials for the industry expert cited in our reports.

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FDA Proposal Includes dsm-firmenich's Parsol Shield as Approved Active

If approved, this milestone would mark the first new UV filter introduced in the United States in over 25 years, closing a longstanding innovation gap for American consumers and public health.

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FDA Endorses Bemotrizinol Amid Push for Modernized OTC and Sunscreen Standards

The U.S. FDA has proposed adding bemotrizinol, a globally recognized UV filter, to the list of approved active ingredients for OTC sunscreens, responding to advocacy from organizations like DSM-Firmenich.

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Regulatory Round-Up: Toxic Dyes in Taiwan; ECHA Microplastics Reporting; Boots/Wet n Wild, Neutrogena Recalls; FDA Talc Testing; PFAS Mapping; and More

This roundup offers an overview of recent cosmetic product recalls, along with regulatory updates, safety evaluations and new compliance requirements.

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FDA Withdraws Rule on Testing for Asbestos in Talc-Based Cosmetics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it will withdraw its proposed rule to establish approved testing methods for detecting and identifying cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics.

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Comprehensive Review Confirms Safety of Avobenzone UV Filter

The review concluded avobenzone has a strong safety profile, shows minimal absorption through the skin, and presents no significant toxicological risks when used within approved concentrations.

As Glitter Bans for Cosmetics Arrive, Sustainable Films Make Biodegradable Glitter a Reality

Glitter is controversial. A new band on glitter in cosmetic applications is coming. Futamura's sustainable films for biodegradable glitter provide a solution.

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The Lowdown on Australia's Sunscreen Crisis — And How The U.S. Avoided a Similar One

This report examines the current status of the sunscreen labeling crisis in Australia, including what went wrong and ways to move forward — plus how the U.S. avoided a similar crisis. It also considers whether the industry has reached its SPF limit.

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Class Action Against Ulta Beauty Over 'Clean Ingredient' Claims Advances

The class action alleges violations of California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act, False Advertising Law, Unfair Competition Law and Environmental Marketing Claims Act. It also alleges fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.

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3 Areas of Concern — But Also Strides in Safety: ChemForward Presents 2025 Beauty Ingredient Report Powered by Sephora, Ulta and Other Member Data

The report — powered by data from Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty, Counter, Inolex and Dow — analyzed more than 48,000 products and 1.25 million ingredients, marking a fivefold increase in data since 2023.

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Submit Your AI Questions For Our Experts: Cosmetic R&D Webinar Featuring Ethical AI & Smart Data

Learn how to move beyond generic AI models that risk blind spots and biased outcomes, and instead build a reliable foundation for faster, safer product development.