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October regulatory roundup

EU NEWS Styralyl Alcohol Evaluation Results Released: Potential Health Impacts for Cosmetic Use On October 16, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Italy’s conclusions on the evaluation of Styralyl Alcohol (1-phenylethanol), completed as part of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP). This assessment raises significant health concerns about this widely used fragrance ingredient. 📋 […]

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Understanding EU Regulation 2024/996: Essential Updates for Cosmetic Ingredients

The European Commission has published Regulation (EU) 2024/996, a crucial update to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 guidelines regarding cosmetic products. This regulation, of utmost importance for consumer safety, imposes new restrictions on using substances such as Vitamin A, Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin, and others with potential endocrine-disrupting effects. Key Regulation Highlights: Consumer and Industry Impact: These updates

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