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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

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Harry Styles’ Pleasing expands fragrance empire with new launch and pop-up

The singer’s lifestyle brand is hosting UK-based pop-up The Pleasing Express, presented by Space NK, to celebrate its fifth fragrance launch Happy Accident
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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

Foreo responds to ‘aggressive’ tariff hikes with price increase for US consumers

The beauty brand will absorb some of the extra costs incurred from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but not all
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The beauty industry impact of Trump’s tariffs

US President-elect Donald Trump has promised a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada, with an additional 10% tariff for Chinese goods. How will this affect cosmetics companies?

Meet the winners: Pure Beauty Global Awards 2025

Pure Beauty’s leading international awards ceremony showcased the best in the business, with winners including e.l.f. Beauty, Glow Recipe and Sol de Janeiro

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Full list of substances used in cosmetics and personal care to be tested for health risks by ECHA revealed

Chemicals used in products ranging from mascara to nail varnish will be evaluated under CoRap
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As The Inkey List taps the exosome trend, who else is launching?

As the buzz around exosomes continues to grow, Cosmetics Business rounds up the latest exosome-infused products to try

L’Oréal and beauty giants warn EU against including cosmetics in retaliatory trade tariffs

CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said levies on beauty goods from the US could lead to a tit-for-tat response from President Donald Trump

Top bosses from L’Oréal, Beiersdorf and Givaudan push for greater EU policy influence

Leaders from the Value of Beauty alliance met in Brussels this week to highlight to EU policymakers the contribution the beauty and personal care sector makes to the economy
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How are nanomaterials in beauty regulated?

Agnieszka Bucholc is the winner of Cosmetics Business’ prize for the best essay from the 2024 SCS Diploma in Cosmetic Science course. Here is an abridged version of her essay
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Exclusive: Trinny Woodall and Jessica Diner named British Beauty Council ambassadors

The Trinny London founder and Global Beauty and Wellness Director at British Vogue will raise awareness of the industry body’s work, including its new Investment, Innovation and Technology pillar

J&J faces biometric privacy lawsuit in US over Neutrogena Skin360 facial-scanning service

The healthcare giant failed to convince a federal judge that the facial-scanning service falls under an Illinois law’s healthcare exemption

L'Oréal SA recalls Effaclar Duo in the US over fears acne treatment may contain cancer-causing chemical

A common ingredient for treating acne has been found to produce high levels of benzene

California bill could ban anti-ageing skin care for teens

Assembly Bill 728 seeks to prevent the beauty industry ‘cashing in’ on the ‘Sephora kids’ phenomenon
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The EU’s packaging regulation has come into force, but what does that mean for beauty?

Cosmetics manufacturers who are not ‘waste regulation ready’ could risk missing market access requirements

ASA cracks down on Natur Vital PPD-free hair dye claim following CTPA complaint

The company has been making paraphenylenediamine-free claims on a range of products containing the PPD-related chemical toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate

Summit Events Ltd sells Sun and Anti-Ageing Conferences to HPCI Media Ltd

The biennial Sun Protection Conference and Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference will benefit from HPCi Media’s extensive experience in personal care and events

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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...

How Smart Packaging is Transforming Beauty and Skin Care

Discover how smart packaging, AI, and light therapy are revolutionising beauty, enhancing skin care efficacy, sustainability, and consumer engagement

Registrar Corp Acquires Personal Care Regulatory (PCR), Expanding Global Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance Services

Registrar Corp, the world's largest cosmetics compliance company, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Personal Care Regulatory (PCR) Group, a leading cosmetic...

Latest regulations for listing your cosmetics products on Amazon France

Selling cosmetics on Amazon France offers access to a massive market, but it comes with strict regulations designed to ensure consumer safety and product transparency

Navigating MDR Compliance for Medical Devices

The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 is the European Union's latest framework governing the clinical investigation, design, development, production, and...

Dermaclaim celebrates its third anniversary after being accredited with ISO 27001:2022 and will participate in Cosmetorium and Incosmetics Asia

The Valencian laboratory specialized in dermocosmetic testing, celebrates its third year of operations since it began its activity on October 1, 2021

General Product Safety Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR): Ensuring product safety in the EU

Staying compliant with the new EU regulations

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