Update to the Annexes of the UK Cosmetics Regulation

Update to the Annexes of the UK Cosmetics Regulation

On 3 April 2024, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a Statutory Instrument updating Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulation. It can be accessed here. The amendment restricts the use of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in cosmetic products...
Update to the Annexes of the UK Cosmetics Regulation

New GB MCL Notified to WTO

On 25 March 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) notified (accessed here) to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) the proposed amendments (accessed here) to the GB Mandatory Classification List (MCL), which will introduce new mandatory classifications under the...
Update to the Annexes of the UK Cosmetics Regulation

SAG-CS Opinion on Methyl Salicylate Published

The SAG-CS opinion on methyl salicylate was published on Friday 8 March (available here), and there are some differences from the EU SCCS opinion. Summary of opinion key differences: SAG-CS has recalculated the MOS for age groups 0.5-1, 1-3, 3-6, 6-10, 10-14, 14-18...
Update to the Annexes of the UK Cosmetics Regulation

ASA Ruling on Irresponsible Advertising

On 20 December 2023, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld a ruling against advertising on social media that was challenged as to whether the messaging was socially responsible (full details of the ruling can be found here). The CAP Code...