News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
dsm-firmenich, LPPOM and RSPO offer their perspectives on some of the key barriers and innovations surrounding the topic of green beauty, ahead of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Hong Kong.
This round-up highlights recent developments in Australia and New Zealand’s beauty market, including regulatory updates and news from AyurScience, SKINGRAPHICA, and Honey Biotics.
This month’s installment of CosmeticsDesigns’ global roundup examines shifting regulatory landscapes, financial news, and breakdowns of industry analysis reporting.
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed an overhaul of its Cosmetic Products Group Standard, with first changes to take effect on January 1, 2026.
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is conducting in-depth investigations into sunscreens after a recent report exposed multiple products that did not meet their claimed SPF levels.
Chinese biotech company ImmVira’s engineered exosomes for hair growth and localised fat reduction have recently secured INCI designation, which it says would enable it to seize opportunities in the ageing market.
This roundup highlights the global regulatory actions, innovative ingredient launches, and compelling trend analyses dominating the beauty and personal care industry news cycle.
A Korean court recently ruled in favour of an indie K-beauty brand in a product-copying lawsuit against retail giant Olive Young.
South Korean beauty tech firm APR Corp has released guidelines relating to counterfeit products, which it has found to be on the rise, urging consumers to purchase only from official sales channels.
One Indonesia-based intellectual property law expert says global recognition alone isn’t enough to protect a brand...
Filed in Los Angeles, the suit alleges that long-term exposure to professional hair dyes caused a cosmetologist’s bladder cancer.
Today, 16 CEOs from across the European beauty and personal care industry gathered in Brussels to ask EU policymakers to ensure the sector stays competitive on a global scale.
Diverging regulations, strict labeling requirements, and lengthy approval processes—here’s what US cosmetics manufacturers need to know about expanding into LATAM, according to a regulatory expert.
Misleading marketing may drive clicks, but long-term trust builds brands—discover why self-regulation matters in our conversation with Laura Brett, Vice President of the National Advertising Division (NAD) at BBB National Programs.
A Portuguese regulatory body has ordered that several cosmetic products containing CBD be immediately removed from sale in the country.
New launches, legal battles, and breakthrough research—stay informed with our monthly cosmetics and personal care product industry round-up.
We dissect the regulatory challenges set to shape the year ahead that will affect the Asia Pacific cosmetics sector, with expert insights from leading industry insiders.
Jurisdictional questions take the spotlight in the TikTok ban case, with President-Elect Trump and other amicus curiae petitioners arguing the Act undermines constitutional principles.
Our most-read stories on beauty and personal care regulation updates in Asia Pacific in 2024.
AI-driven innovation and Gen Z and Alpha’s influence are pushing beauty brands to rethink personalization, privacy, and marketing strategies, says Michelle Cooke, an attorney at ArentFox Schiff.
Can ‘clean beauty’ claims withstand legal scrutiny? This month in the Legal Lens, attorney Kelly Bonner explores the evolving regulatory landscape, litigation risks, and what beauty brands need to know to avoid misleading consumers in the booming $11.6...
The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs found Drunk Elephant’s safety claims for kids and tweens were supported, but urged the brand to ensure influencer posts are 'clear and conspicuous' in disclosing material connections.
An investigation by the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) on essential oils and pet care products bought on three Chinese online platforms revealed a number that the organisation says failed domestic safety standards.
From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with counterfeit beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses...
The deadline for FDA's publication of the final rule around cGMP regulations under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) is still over a year away, but cosmetics manufacturers are advised to prepare now because "cosmetic product facility...
This monthly CosmeticsDesign column by attorney Kelly Bonner provides essential legal and regulatory updates for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers to help industry professionals stay informed and compliant.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) drafts a document proposing the development of regulations and standards for halal products and services.
Muslim consumers often struggle with finding wudhu-friendly makeup due to the misconception that all halal products meet the requirements for ritual cleansing.
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) is launching a Foreign Halal Certificate Registration (RSHLN) platform, which is set to facilitate import and trade of halal products, including cosmetics, in...
The widespread usage of terms such as ‘microbiome-friendly’ are "inaccurately representing the complexity of the microbiome”, says the chief executive of a microbiome testing company.
This startup is betting on it...
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) will enhance its halal certification support project to facilitate local companies’ entry into the “continuously growing” halal cosmetics market.
According to European Union officials, the long-awaited Cosmetics Products Regulation (CPR) may not be revised until 2025 or even beyond, due to internal disagreements.
Procter & Gamble's Native brand will comply with NAD's recommendations following the organization's findings that some of the brand's advertising claims were misleading while others were substantiated.
With the deadline for cosmetic facility registration and product listing requirements looming, here are our insights into common pitfalls to avoid and key steps to ensure compliance for industry stakeholders.
As ever-changing EU regulations impact businesses that produce beauty and personal care ingredients and formulations, how will this affect the industry now and in the future?
A £1bn damages claim has been filed against Amazon by the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) on behalf of retailers at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in London.
The latest sunscreen standards are set to bring greater consistency to the industry, ensuring more accurate testing and better protection for consumers in Australia and New Zealand, says one cosmetics scientist.
Here’s what cosmetics manufacturers need to know about the latest REACH updates on the use of D5 and D6 silicones…
Recent law amendments have opened doors for accelerating growth of the cannabidiol (CBD) market in Japan, but companies need to first overcome challenges in quality control and consumer education, says an analyst.
Malaysia’s Scentses + Co says that it is armed with authorisation letters to provide assurance of product authenticity and quality, as it seeks to regain consumer trust following past scandals involving other perfume subscription firms.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) has emphasised that non-halal certified products, including cosmetics, are mandated to clearly indicate so on packaging.
As more beauty and personal care companies make the transition to become greener, sustainability has been a key theme at this year’s InCosmetics Global show. We asked the experts how companies can facilitate this transition, wherever they are in their...
We’ve rounded up some of the highlights to look out for at InCosmetics Global 2024…
In its application to the FDA, Valisure noted its independent testing results revealed ‘that high levels of gaseous benzene could be generated from a BPO containing product and emanate into a consumer environment such as a hot car or bathroom during a...
Beiersdorf’s chief executive is “optimistic” about getting China’s regulatory approval for its hero ingredient W630, which will allow it to launch a wider range of products in the lucrative market.
A skin barrier expert has expressed concerns over the lack of clarification on barrier-enhancing claims in the cosmetic industry, emphasising the need for greater specificity on such a complex system.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is reviewing the use of a machine that customises hair dyes for individuals.
Industry body Cosmetics NZ says the cosmetics sector can expect minimal differences between New Zealand’s and the European Union’s (EU) per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) bans.
As the final story in our three-part series about regulations for the most misunderstood cosmetics and personal care ingredients, we focus on sodium lauryl sulfate, known as SLS. We explore why this ingredient was in the spotlight, and speak to...