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UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic, the Environment Secretary confirmed on 22 April 2024.
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UK restricts the use of BHT in cosmetics
On 1 April 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) published an amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as applicable in Great Britain (i.e., England, Wales, and Scotland). Permitted levels of BHT (CAS no 128-37-0) in the Cosmetics Regulation are amended.
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UK launched consultation on proposals for reform of the UK product safety framework
On 2 August 2023, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the UK’s product safety framework. This call to action invites participation from a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including consumers, businesses, and local authorities, to collaborate in shaping and fine-tuning the specifics of Read more…
Sustainability
Understanding the Möbius Loop symbol: Packaging recyclability and recycled content guidelines
The Möbius loop is a self-declared environmental label that denotes recyclability or recycled content, depending on how it is presented. It is used on a voluntary basis and no official body regulates its use.
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UK launched a call for data on suspected Endocrine Disruptors
On 14 August 2023, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) invited any interested parties, including academia, manufacturers of cosmetic products, producers of the substances concerned, and consumer associations to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients with suspected endocrine disrupting properties.
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UK launched a call for data on certain cosmetic nanomaterials
On 14 August 2023, the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) invited any interested parties, including academia, manufacturers of cosmetic products / raw materials, and consumer associations to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of the below-listed nanomaterials used in cosmetics.
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UK announces indefinite extension of CE mark recognition
On 31 July 2023, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) announced its intention to introduce legislation to extend indefinitely the recognition of the CE marking and reversed epsilon marking for most products, including cosmetic aerosols, placed on the market in Great Britain (GB) (England, Scotland, and Wales).
Sustainability
Updated Guide for Environmental Claims published by the UK Advertising Regulator
On 23 June 2023, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), released an updated version of its guidance concerning deceptive environmental claims and social responsibility in advertising.
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Deodorant claims deemed misleading by the UK Advertising Regulator
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is UK’s regulator of advertising and its role is to respond to concerns and complaints from consumers and businesses and take action to ban ads which are misleading, harmful, offensive or irresponsible. Recently, ASA made a decision regarding a cosmetics manufacturer and a YouTube ad related to Read more…
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UK Government bans animal testing for cosmetic ingredients: Paving the way for innovative alternatives
The announcement by the UK government on May 17, 2023, officially declaring that no further licenses will be granted for animal testing of cosmetic ingredients, marks the resolution of a long-standing controversy in the country. This decision was prompted by a ruling from the High Court of Justice in London, Read more…