ASEAN bans 26 chemical substances in cosmetics

ASEAN bans 26 chemical substances in cosmetics

The latest version (No 2024-2) of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Cosmetic Documents, dated 6 December, includes at least 26 additional items in Annex II. Part 1 of Annex II lists substances forbidden from being part of the composition of cosmetic...
ASEAN bans 26 chemical substances in cosmetics

Japan bans use of cysteamine hydrochloride in cosmetics

Japan’s Ministry Of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has restricted the use of cysteamine hydrochloride in rinse-off hair setting agents and banned its use in cosmetics. The MHLW proposed revisions to the country’s Standards for Cosmetics to restrict the use of...
Washington Restricts Lead in Cosmetics to 1ppm

Washington Restricts Lead in Cosmetics to 1ppm

On 23 July 2023, the US State of Washington signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047) into law, which sets prohibition of certain substances, as well as a maximum of 1ppm of lead in finished cosmetic products. From 1 January 2025, it will be illegal to sell, offer...
ASEAN bans 26 chemical substances in cosmetics

South Korea bans hair dye ingredient for cosmetic use

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has banned 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene (1,2,4-THB) for cosmetic use, under the country’s Rules on Cosmetic Safety Standards. A risk assessment of the substance, which is used in hair dye, showed its potential for...