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BABTAC expands its Beauty Collective with big names to promote professionalism and trust

The beauty therapists’ association has added 16 new experts, including Skin Rocks’ Managing Director Alexandra Forbes and Advanced Facialist Andy Millward to its collective

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Beauty's violent retail crime epidemic continues in 2025

Violent shoplifting crimes continue to soar this year, and more needs to be done to keep the beauty industry’s retail workforce safe
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UK watchdog ASA cracks down on weight-loss jab adverts

The advertising regulator has upheld a number of complaints related to online adverts for weight-loss jabs, which are not allowed to be promoted under rules for prescription-only medication

Banana Boat-owner faces court over alleged ‘greenwashing’ claims

Australian regulator ACCC said Edgewell Personal Care allegedly made misleading representations, including that the products did not cause harm to reefs
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Sun Protection Conference 2025 highlights: from testing breakthroughs to consumer confidence challenges

Technical standards, regulation and the importance of more sun safety public messaging were among the issues discussed at the two-day event in London, UK

L'Oréal wins 'Oh de Toilette' trademark battle

The French beauty giant claimed the trademark application’s content was too similar to one it had previously submitted over a stylised version of the letter ‘O’

Beiersdorf faces Nivea pricing probe in Switzerland

The Swiss Competition Commission will investigate claims of unfair pricing practices by the personal care giant of its Nivea brand at Swiss retailer Migros
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How regulatory restrictions on UV filters are dampening competition in sun care

Quality and Regulatory Director at THG LABS, Richard Keightley, explains how brands formulating sunscreens face a regulatory maze that is hurting innovation

US politicians propose SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act to modernise sunscreens for millions of Americans

A new bill aims to streamline the approval of sunscreen ingredients in the US and pave the way to improved formulations

An exclusive opportunity: The Pure Beauty Awards 2025 is closing entries soon

The highly anticipated annual Pure Beauty Awards is officially closing entries on 18 July. This edition, the Pure Beauty team are looking for the best beauty launches within the industry that have entered the UK market between July 2024 and July 2025 - and time to enter is running out!

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Sephora exec and ex-Estée Lauder boss join British Beauty Council’s board of directors

Sarah Boyd, Managing Director of Sephora UK, and Sue Fox, former President of Estée Lauder UKI, have joined the council to support its work
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How beauty can act as a powerful biohacker

Dr. Katerina Steventon discusses the science behind ‘mental beauty’ with AYUNA’s Begoña Sanjuán
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European Commission to finalise roadmap to phase out animal testing by March 2026

The Commission has promised to reduce animal testing in response to the ‘Save Cruelty-Free Cosmetics’ citizens’ initiative
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British Beauty Council launches UV safety initiative supported by L’Oréal Groupe

The new campaign also marked the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Beauty & Wellbeing’s first official inquiry into UV safety

Huda Beauty drops setting spray claims after Charlotte Tilbury complaint

An influencer's claim that Huda Beauty’s Easy Bake Setting Spray was the ‘strongest setting spray ever’ was challenged by Charlotte Tilbury through The National Advertising Division
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Opinion: Has DEI become a dirty word in beauty?

At a time when employees are facing threats of diversity and equity rollbacks, Millie Kendall, CEO of the British Beauty Council, explains why the UK beauty industry must support its workforce and go one step further

Scottish government to regulate non-surgical cosmetic procedures within the next year

The Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures Bill will come into force within the next year and aims to regulate the aesthetics sector with new safety rules

Landmark ban on remote prescribing of cosmetic injectables to take effect in weeks

The British Beauty Council and Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners are among the industry bodies that have welcomed the move to protect the public
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Which organisms are beauty's biggest recall villains?

Ben Elmadi, Technical Manager – Cosmetics, at MSL Solution Providers, warns that cutting corners in testing can lead to significant losses and calls out the biggest offenders

P&G warns of price hikes as it takes $1.5 billion hit from Trump tariffs

The FMCG giant is also considering cost-cutting and sourcing options outside of China, which make up 10% of imports

TikTok launches SME Council to ‘turbocharge’ growth of hair and beauty brands

The social media platform’s new group aims to get small fast-growing businesses on the government’s agenda

UK retailer TK Maxx recalls two beauty products over safety risks

A perfume fails to comply with European rules and could cause an allergic reaction, while a beauty device has been recalled over concerns it could cause electric shock

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PeoGlow launched to target AGEs-RAGE pathway for clearer skin

ICHIMARU PHARCOS unveils new ingredient to even tone and reduce dullness

More depth, more impact – Chemspec Europe refines for 2025

Meeting the evolving needs of the fine & speciality chemicals sector, from 4–5 June, Chemspec Europe will turn Cologne into the global innovation hub for the chemical...

Dermaclaim Lab enlarges its testing capabilities with the construction of new facilities to join the laboratory and clinical departments

Dermaclaim is a dermocosmetic testing laboratory, located in Valencia (Spain), focused on the substantiation of efficacy claims for active ingredients and end-products,...

HypoSense®: Raising the bar for hypoallergenic product safety

Designed to enhance the credibility of “Hypoallergenic” claims, HypoSense® offers a precise, ethical, and comprehensive approach to assessing product safety —...

MSL Solution Providers partners with Government to help UK SMEs understand new US cosmetic regulations

Free to join, the online event ‘Understanding MoCRA: Navigating U.S Cosmetic Regulations for UK SMEs’ will be taking place on Wednesday 2 April at 10:00am (BST)

PFAS in cosmetics: A regulatory challenge under the radar

As the cosmetics industry faces increasing scrutiny, one of the growing challenges is the management of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as "forever...

How Orean's US manufacturing site can help beauty brands overcome tariff challenges

With the latest news on tariffs being imposed on importing goods to the US, Dan Williams, CEO of Orean Personal Care, shares how they can help save beauty brands...

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