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Norway Consults On EU Cosmetics Regulation Amendments For Fragrances, Hair Dyes and Metals

Norway has launched a consultation to align national law with the EU's 'Omnibus II' cosmetics regulation, introducing new bans and restrictions for a wide range of ingredients by early 2027. Manufacturers must review formulations for fragrances, hair dyes, and metal salts to ensure compliance with category-specific limits and updated labeling requirements before the 2027/2028 market deadlines.

5 Apr 2026, 04:49hoering.mattilsynet.noNorwayEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

Australia (AICIS) Opens Consultation On 11 Draft Industrial Chemical Evaluation Statements Until 28 May 2026

Australia’s AICIS has released 11 draft evaluation statements for 117 chemicals, initiating a public consultation period through May 28, 2026. Proposed Inventory listing changes for high-profile substances like Retinol and 2-Pyrrolidinone signal a shift toward tighter controls for personal care and industrial sectors.

4 Apr 2026, 10:54industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

South Korea MFDS Amends Cosmetic Safety Standards Via Notification No. 2026-16

South Korea has updated its cosmetic safety standards, effective March 18, 2026, to revise ingredient classifications and testing protocols. Businesses must verify compliance for hair dyes and UV filters while adopting modernized test methods for residual contaminants like formaldehyde.

31 Mar 2026, 21:29kcia.or.krSouth Korea

Australia TGA Opens Consultation On Improving Sunscreen Regulation

Australia’s TGA has launched a consultation to modernize sunscreen regulation, targeting SPF testing reliability, laboratory oversight, and ingredient standards. Manufacturers should prepare for stricter quality assurance requirements, updated GMP guidance, and harmonized labeling rules between therapeutic and cosmetic products.

28 Mar 2026, 20:27tga.gov.auAustralia

EU/France: HEAL Supports REACH Proposal To Restrict Octocrilene In Cosmetic Products

HEAL has formally supported the proposed EU REACH restriction on octocrilene in cosmetics, advocating for a shortened two-year transition period. This development signals strong NGO pressure for a rapid phase-out, requiring manufacturers to accelerate reformulation efforts and assess the environmental profile of potential alternatives.

27 Mar 2026, 18:41env-health.orgEuropean UnionFrance

Australia Opens Consultation On New IChEMS Standards For PFAS And Other Industrial Chemicals

Australia is consulting on 14 new IChEMS standards proposing bans and restrictions on various PFAS, phenolic antioxidants, and flame retardants starting in 2027. Impacted businesses must prepare for phased-in prohibitions and stricter environmental management requirements for these substances across Australian supply chains.

26 Mar 2026, 19:17dcceew.gov.auAustralia

ECHA SEAC Publishes SEAC-69 Minutes On Octocrilene, Chromium(VI) And PFAS Restrictions

ECHA’s SEAC has advanced draft opinions for major REACH restrictions on Octocrilene, Chromium(VI), and universal PFAS, with key milestones set for early 2026. Affected sectors—including cosmetics, electronics, and aerospace—should evaluate these socio-economic assessments to prepare for impending market access restrictions and substitution mandates.

26 Mar 2026, 12:20echa.europa.euEuropean Union

South Korea MCEE Consults on Adding Methoxychlor, Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 to POPs Regulation

South Korea is consulting on adding Methoxychlor, Dechlorane Plus, and UV-328 to its POPs regulation to align with the Stockholm Convention. Impacted industries, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics, should prepare for mandatory phase-outs and evaluate substitution timelines for specific-use exemptions.

26 Mar 2026, 11:33opinion.lawmaking.go.krSouth Korea

EU / ECHA Adopts CoRAP Substance Evaluation Plan For 2026–2028

ECHA has adopted the 2026–2028 Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP), initiating formal evaluations for 27 substances with suspected high-risk profiles. Impacted businesses should prioritize dossier updates and Member State engagement to mitigate risks of future REACH restrictions or SVHC listing.

25 Mar 2026, 12:15echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU – ECHA RAC And SEAC Advance PFAS Restriction, Chromium(VI) And Octocrilene Work

ECHA’s scientific committees have advanced the universal PFAS restriction, with RAC adopting its opinion and SEAC preparing to consult on the socio-economic impacts. This development accelerates the timeline for broad chemical bans, requiring businesses to finalize substitution strategies and prepare for the final window of regulatory influence.

20 Mar 2026, 06:32echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Denmark: Consumer Council Tænk Identifies Suspected Endocrine Disruptors in EU Lip Balms

A March 2026 report by Danish consumer group Tænk and CHEM Trust identified suspected endocrine disruptors and allergens in 25% of tested lip balms across the EU market. This high-profile scrutiny signals increasing pressure for stricter EU-wide restrictions on specific UV filters, siloxanes, and mineral oils in leave-on cosmetic products.

12 Mar 2026, 13:51taenk.dkEuropean UnionDenmark

EU SCCS Publishes Working Group Minutes On Cosmetic Ingredients (25–26 February 2026)

The EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has progressed safety assessments for several key cosmetic ingredients, including CBD, BHA, and titanium dioxide, following its February 2026 meeting. Manufacturers should prepare for potential regulatory restrictions or data requests as the SCCS finalizes opinions and maintains an intensive review schedule throughout 2026.

12 Mar 2026, 11:17health.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU RAC Working Group Issues Second Draft Opinion on Octocrilene Restriction

ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee has provisionally supported an EU-wide restriction on octocrilene, with a final opinion expected by June 2026. Manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products should prepare for potential phase-outs or concentration limits as regulators focus on environmental persistence and aquatic toxicity.

9 Mar 2026, 19:04echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Brazilian Chamber CCJ Approves Bill to Classify Repellents and Sunscreens as Essential Goods

Brazil is advancing legislation (PLP 11/2024) to classify sunscreens and insect repellents as essential goods, enabling significantly lower tax rates. This fiscal reclassification aims to reduce consumer prices and requires manufacturers to prepare for shifts in pricing strategy and tax compliance.

9 Mar 2026, 18:39camara.leg.brBrazil

Japan METI Consults on Amendments to Export Controls for Certain Chemical Substances

Japan's METI is consulting on draft amendments to export control regulations for UV-328 and PFHxS, with comments due by March 31, 2026. Exporters should prepare for stricter approval requirements as Japan aligns its trade controls with international persistent organic pollutant (POPs) standards.

9 Mar 2026, 14:33public-comment.e-gov.go.jpJapan

EU Draft Commission Regulation Amending Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 on Specific Ingredients (D110957/01, 2026/2559(RPS))

The European Parliament is reviewing a draft regulation to amend the Cosmetics Regulation, targeting 12 substances including Benzyl Salicylate, Aluminium, and Triphenyl Phosphate. Businesses must prepare for imminent changes to ingredient concentration limits and usage restrictions following the April 2026 scrutiny deadline.

26 Feb 2026, 13:05europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany (UBA) Reports Widespread MnHexP Exposure in Children and Adolescents

The EU has codified a strict 1 mg/kg contamination limit for the banned plasticiser DnHexP in sunscreens, effective 1 January 2027, following widespread detection in biomonitoring studies. Manufacturers using the UV filter DHHB must urgently audit supply chains and production processes to ensure compliance with this technical feasibility threshold and mitigate reprotoxic exposure risks.

24 Feb 2026, 19:21umweltbundesamt.deGermanyEuropean Union

Canada Gazette Part I: Proposed DSL "P" Flags for 220 Polymers, Draft Chlorite/Chlorate Drinking Water Limits and Benzophenone Code of Practice

Canada has proposed new regulatory flags for 220 polymers, drinking water limits for chlorite/chlorate, and a risk-management code for benzophenone in consumer coatings. Impacted firms must verify polymer RRR status to avoid new notification triggers and prepare for restricted benzophenone use in consumer-facing products.

17 Feb 2026, 14:12gazette.gc.caCanada

China NMPA Incorporates 27 Standards and Test Methods Into STSC (2015 Edition)

China's NMPA has updated the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC) with 27 new or revised standards and test methods, effective in phases starting July 2026. Manufacturers must prepare for stricter microbial limits, new ingredient restrictions (including PFAS and siloxanes), and updated safety testing protocols to maintain market access.

12 Feb 2026, 15:08nmpa.gov.cnChina

China NMPA Issues Notice Listing 50 Batches of Non-Compliant Cosmetics (2026 No. 6)

China's NMPA has flagged 50 batches of cosmetics for non-compliance following the 2025 national sampling inspection, targeting issues in hair dyes, sunscreens, and shampoos. This enforcement action underscores the regulator's focus on formula consistency and ingredient safety, requiring manufacturers to tighten quality control and ensure alignment between registered dossiers and physical products.

12 Feb 2026, 07:28nmpa.gov.cnChina