Notes from Worldover.
Regulatory updates, product thinking and field notes from the team building the AI operating system for cosmetics, chemicals, food, pharma and supplements.
Sweden Proposes National PFAS Ban for Cosmetics
Sweden Proposes National PFAS Ban for Cosmetics
The Swedish Government has proposed a national ban on PFAS in consumer products, including cosmetics, signalling a growing trend of national-level restrictions.
Read articleEU Notifies Draft Amendment for CMRs and Preservatives in Cosmetics
EU Notifies Draft Amendment for CMRs and Preservatives in Cosmetics
The EU has notified the WTO of a draft regulation to ban 16 new substances, restrict two, and update preservative rules for cosmetic products under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Read articleEU Introduces New Restrictions Under Omnibus Ingredient II
EU Introduces New Restrictions Under Omnibus Ingredient II
The European Commission has published Regulation (EU) 2026/909, introducing new prohibitions and restrictions for several substances used in cosmetic products across the EU.
Read articleIllinois Prohibits 24 Cosmetic Ingredients Including PFAS and Formaldehyde
Illinois Prohibits 24 Cosmetic Ingredients Including PFAS and Formaldehyde
Illinois has enacted the Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act, prohibiting 24 ingredients like formaldehyde and PFAS in cosmetics sold in the state from 1 January 2028.
Read articleChina Updates Provisions for New Cosmetic Ingredient Registration and Filing
China Updates Provisions for New Cosmetic Ingredient Registration and Filing
China's NMPA has issued new provisions for the registration, filing, and data management of new cosmetic ingredients, effective from 15 July 2026.
Read articleASEAN Updates Annexes of the Cosmetic Directive
ASEAN Updates Annexes of the Cosmetic Directive
The ASEAN Cosmetic Committee has updated the annexes for prohibited, restricted, and permitted substances, requiring brands to review formulations for the ASEAN market.
Read articleEU Expands Fragrance Allergen Labelling Requirements
EU Expands Fragrance Allergen Labelling Requirements
The EU has expanded its list of declarable fragrance allergens to 81 substances, requiring re-labelling of new cosmetic products placed on the market by 31 July 2026.
Read articleEU Restricts Cyclic Siloxanes D4, D5, and D6 in Cosmetic Products
EU Restricts Cyclic Siloxanes D4, D5, and D6 in Cosmetic Products
The EU has set a 0.1% w/w maximum concentration for siloxanes D4, D5, and D6 in cosmetics, with new restrictions for rinse-off products effective from June 2026.
Read articleUK Confirms Deadlines for New Substance Bans and Labelling Rules
UK Confirms Deadlines for New Substance Bans and Labelling Rules
The UK has confirmed implementation dates in July and August 2026 for banning substances like 4-MBC and TPO, and tightening formaldehyde-releaser labelling rules.
Read articleEU Publishes Roadmap to Phase Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety
EU Publishes Roadmap to Phase Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety
The European Commission has released a roadmap to phase out animal testing for chemical safety, impacting regulations like REACH and cosmetic ingredient requirements.
Read articleSouth Korea Restricts AI Personas in Cosmetics Advertising
South Korea Restricts AI Personas in Cosmetics Advertising
South Korea has amended its Cosmetics Act to prohibit misleading AI-generated expert endorsements and introduced new labelling rules for virtual personas in advertising.
Read articleFDA Delays MoCRA Fragrance Allergen Rule to May 2026
FDA Delays MoCRA Fragrance Allergen Rule to May 2026
The US FDA has again delayed the proposed rule for mandatory fragrance allergen labelling under MoCRA, pushing the new deadline to May 2026.
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