Formaldehyde (CAS: 50-00-0), classified as a Group 1 carcinogen (carcinogenic to humans) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), also poses a significant risk as...

On December 18, 2025, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released a draft opinion (SCCS/1687/25) on the safety assessment of Silver in cosmetic products, with the consul...

ASEAN Revises ACD Ingredient ListsDuring the 42nd ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) meeting held from November 17-21, 2025, amendments to the Annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) were ...

In the quest for high-performance, skin-friendly, and sustainable cosmetic formulations, one natural ingredient stands out for its remarkable versatility: Modified Corn Starch. This plant-derived...

US FDA Withdraws Proposed Rule on Asbestos Testing in Talc-Containing CosmeticsOn November 28, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice titled "Testing and Identification of A...

EU SCCS Issues Preliminary Opinion on Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric SaltsOn November 19, 2025, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its preliminary opinion (SCCS/1686/25) on ...