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EUmedium impactAugust 25, 2026

SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-1 (CAS No. 131-56-6, EC No. 205-029-4)

The EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a new opinion on Benzophenone-1 (BP-1), a UV filter used in cosmetics. This may lead to future restrictions or bans on its use. Brand owners should review the…

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August 25, 2026 USPotential future compliance burden for cosmetic facilities and products; comment period allows stakeholders to influence burden estimates.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Requirements for Cosmetic Products

FDA is requesting public comments on proposed information collection requirements for cosmetic product facility registration and product listing…

August 25, 2026 EUMedium

SCCS Opinion on the safety of Acetophenone (CAS No. 98-86-2, EC No. 202-708-7)

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has adopted an opinion on the safety of Acetophenone when used…

August 25, 2026 hkHigh

Hong Kong Customs and Environmental Protection Department Urge Public to Stop Using Three Types of Unsafe Whitening Cream Products

Hong Kong Customs and the Environmental Protection Department have urged the public to stop using three whitening cream…

August 25, 2026 twMedium

Taiwan FDA Amends Cosmetic Scope and Categories Table, Effective 1 July 2026

Taiwan FDA published an amendment to the Cosmetic Scope and Categories Table, stated to take effect on 1…

August 25, 2026 idHigh

BPOM Intensifies Digital Space Supervision, Circulation of Illegal Cosmetics Becomes Spotlight

BPOM's intensified supervision from May 2026 found 94.02% of online cosmetic links non-compliant, with an estimated economic value…

August 25, 2026 CNLow

Guangdong Provincial Drug Administration Holds 2026 Cosmetics Quality and Safety Supervision Work Conference

The Guangdong Provincial Drug Administration convened a 2026 work conference on cosmetics quality and safety supervision, summarizing 2025…

August 25, 2026 CNMedium

Guangdong Issues Three-Year Action Plan to Promote Cosmetics Industry Transition from Scale Leadership to Quality Leadership

Guangdong's drug administration has issued a three-year action plan (2026–2028) to enhance the production quality management systems of…

August 25, 2026 CNMedium

Guangdong Medical Products Administration Organizes Province-wide Inspection of Cosmetics Business Operations

Guangdong's drug regulator has launched a province-wide inspection of cosmetics sales venues, including wholesale markets, beauty salons, supermarkets,…

August 25, 2026 CNLow

Guangdong Medical Products Administration Convened a Symposium on the Special Report of the Research Project on the Management and Construction Planning of Cosmetic Efficacy Evaluation Standards

The Guangdong Medical Products Administration held a symposium on March 6, 2026, to discuss the framework of a…

August 25, 2026 CNMedium

Interpretation of the Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration on Matters Concerning Cosmetic Registration and Filing

The National Medical Products Administration has issued an interpretation of its 2026 Announcement No. 70, which introduces measures…

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SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-1 (CAS No. 131-56-6, EC No. 205-029-4)

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Requirements for Cosmetic Products

SCCS Opinion on the safety of Acetophenone (CAS No. 98-86-2, EC No. 202-708-7)

Hong Kong Customs and Environmental Protection Department Urge Public to Stop Using Three Types of Unsafe Whitening Cream Products

Taiwan FDA Amends Cosmetic Scope and Categories Table, Effective 1 July 2026

BPOM Intensifies Digital Space Supervision, Circulation of Illegal Cosmetics Becomes Spotlight

Guangdong Provincial Drug Administration Holds 2026 Cosmetics Quality and Safety Supervision Work Conference

Guangdong Issues Three-Year Action Plan to Promote Cosmetics Industry Transition from Scale Leadership to Quality Leadership

Guangdong Medical Products Administration Organizes Province-wide Inspection of Cosmetics Business Operations

Guangdong Medical Products Administration Convened a Symposium on the Special Report of the Research Project on the Management and Construction Planning of Cosmetic Efficacy Evaluation Standards

Interpretation of the Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration on Matters Concerning Cosmetic Registration and Filing

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