August 2025

August monthly roundup

EU TPO ban clarity after confusion The European Commission has now officially banned TPO (Triphenyl Phosphine Oxide) in cosmetics, effective 1 September 2025, through Regulation (EU) 2025/877. This follows its classification as a CMR 1B substance (toxic for reproduction) under the 21st ATP of the CLP Regulation. A five-year timeline From that moment, the ban became inevitable. Despite the long lead-up, […]

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SCCS Final Opinion on Benzophenone‑2 (BP‑2) & Benzophenone‑5 (BP‑5): What You Need to Know

Background: Why BP‑2 and BP‑5 Were Reviewed In April 2025, the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) was tasked with evaluating the safety of Benzophenone‑2 and Benzophenone‑5 in cosmetic products due to concerns over potential endocrine-disrupting properties. BP‑2 had previously been used as a UV stabilizer and fragrance ingredient, while BP‑5 served as

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