On 15 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for three ingredients that may be used in cosmetics: Formyl Morpholine, Dimethylaminopropylamine and Hydroxycitronellal.

On 16 October 2024, Great Britain notified a draft text introducing restrictions on the use of Methyl Salicylate in cosmetic products. A 60-day consultation has been opened.

On 8 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of restricted substances in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes. A consultation is open until 7 March 2025.

At Cosmetic Valley’s 22nd Congress on Regulatory Issues - Fragrance & Cosmetics, Florence Ricaud, General Secretary and Technical Manager of Ingrecos, the French branch of the cosmetics ingredients union EFfCI, and Céline Huet, Regulatory Affairs Manager at L’Oréal, in charge of compliance strategies linked to regulatory changes and a member of Cosmetics Europe’s “Microplastics” Task Force, presented the REACH restriction on microplastics, using basic rules and practical case studies.

Microphyt, a pioneer in bioactive ingredients derived from microalgae, introduces DunaPure™, a groundbreaking natural ingredient that addresses skin imperfections with unparalleled gentleness and efficacy. This 3-in-1 solution harnesses the extraordinary adaptability of the Arctic microalgae Dunaliella tertiolecta to target clogged pores, redness, and visible marks, promising a clearer and healthier complexion.