Learn what changed under Great Britain’s SI 2026/23 cosmetic regulations, including the 4-MBC and TPO bans, formaldehyde labelling changes, hexyl salicylate restrictions and key 2026–2027 compliance deadlines.
Learn what EU Omnibus VIII (Regulation 2026/78) changed for cosmetics, including new CMR bans and restrictions, the strict 1 May 2026 deadline, affected ingredients and the compliance steps brands need to take.
Discover the key 2026 cosmetic regulation changes in the UK and EU, including new ingredient bans, CMR restrictions, labelling updates, different deadlines and the compliance steps brands need to take.
Learn how cosmetic challenge testing proves your preservative system works, when ISO 11930 testing is required, and why it is essential for water-based products and CPSR compliance.
Learn how cosmetic challenge testing proves your preservative system works, when ISO 11930 testing is required, and why it is essential for water-based products and CPSR compliance.
Learn how cosmetic challenge testing proves your preservative system works, when ISO 11930 testing is required, and why it is essential for water-based products and CPSR compliance.
Learn how cosmetic stability testing determines shelf life, supports PAO and best-before dates, and ensures your product remains safe, effective and compliant throughout its intended lifespan.
Learn which cosmetic tests are required for UK and EU compliance, including stability testing, challenge testing, microbiological testing, SPF testing and CPSR requirements.
Learn how Annex VI regulates cosmetic UV filters, SPF claims, sunscreen testing and nano ingredients to ensure UK and EU sun protection products remain compliant.
Learn how Annex V cosmetic preservatives work, which products need preservation, when challenge testing is required, and how to choose a compliant preservative system for UK and EU cosmetics.
Learn how Annex III restricted cosmetic ingredients work, including concentration limits, leave on and rinse off rules, mandatory warnings and UK/EU compliance requirements
Learn what Annex II of the UK and EU Cosmetic Regulation covers, why banned cosmetic ingredients still appear through contaminants, and how to keep prohibited substances out of your formulations.
