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European commission adopts restriction on intentionally added microplastics

The new rules are expected to prevent the release to the environment of about half a million tonnes of microplastics

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European commission adopts restriction on intentionally added microplastics

The new rules are expected to prevent the release to the environment of about half a million tonnes of microplastics

EU to ban greenwashing in ads

Generic environmental claims will require proof of excellent environmental performance, while claims based on emissions offsetting schemes will be...

Cosrx issues warning over influx of counterfeit products flooding TikTok

The Korean skin care brand said the recent spike in counterfeit products being sold has grown alongside the current era of beauty 'dupes'

Everything brands need to know about candle safety

How can you ensure your candle doesn’t pose a laceration and burn hazard? Adam Batting and Celene Curry from Contract Candles and Diffusers provide...

US steps closer to animal ban with Humane Cosmetics Act reintroduction

Representatives push for federal legislation to end cosmetics testing on animals in the US

UK government opens consultation on licence to improve safety of Botox and filler treatments

The UK government is asking for feedback on its new proposed licensing scheme for aesthetic treatments in England

New retinols are avoiding using BHA and BHT as antioxidants, so what’s the problem?

With more and more suppliers launching retinol ingredients that are stabilised without traditionally-used BHA and BHT, Cosmetics Business looks int...

Are beauty companies doing enough to improve boardroom diversity?

New initiatives are challenging the status quo, but there is still much room for companies to build ethnic diversity and female leadership at the h...

UK regulator calls for data on nanomaterials and suspected endocrine disruptors in cosmetics

The country’s Office for Product Safety and Standards is asking for any scientific information relevant to both safety assessments

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez critiques US sunscreen regulations

The American politician took to social media to highlight why sunscreens in the US are ‘far behind’ the rest of the world

'Gen Z are aware of the environmental benefits': what vegan beauty looks like in 2023

The Vegan Society’s Natacha Rodrigues and Ben Elmadi from MSL Solution Providers assess today’s vegan beauty landscape and where the opportunities lie

L’Oréal turns off operations in Russia

Beauty giant has ceased trading from its standalone stores and counters, and pulled the plug on its e-commerce site in the country

Olaplex sales crash by nearly half in Q2 2023

Olaplex has now lowered its forecast for the 2023 financial year to be in the range of $445m to $465m due to weaker than expected performance durin...

A lawyer reveals how cosmetics companies can prepare for the US’ new cosmetics registration system

The FDA has issued guidance on the upcoming replacement for the US’ Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program under MoCRA – so what can the industry...

FDA issues draft guidance for upcoming cosmetics registration system

The US authority has suspended its old Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program and now intends to launch its replacement under MoCRA in October thi...