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Vietnam

Le Vietnam procède au rappel massif de 291 produits cosmétiques : Interdiction totale des produits contenant du D4

On March 3, 2026, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam issued an announcement on its official website: the circulation of 291 cosmetic products containing Cyclotetrasiloxane and Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane is suspended, and these products are being recalled. This decision took effect immediately nationwide, drawing significant attention from the industry. This is not only a large-scale product recall but also a clear signal—ASEAN’s regulation of cyclic siloxanes is tightening across the board. I. What Happened? According to the announcement: II. Why the Recall? — Directly Linked to ASEAN Meeting Resolutions The announcement   explicitly stated that this recall is intended to implement In other words, this action was not a unilateral decision by any single Member State, but an enforcement measure under the unified ASEAN regulatory framework. III. What is the Named Substance? The ingredient involved in this action is: These belong to the category of volatile cyclic siloxanes, commonly found in: In recent

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L'UE

L'ECHA publie sa réponse à la proposition de classification du fluorure de sodium, qui pourrait avoir une incidence sur l'utilisation des produits cosmétiques

On February 10, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the Response to Comments (RCOM) regarding the proposed classification of Sodium fluoride. This document summarizes the feedback from a three-month public consultation on France’s proposal to classify Sodium fluoride as a Category 1B Reproductive Toxicant (Repr. 1B), in accordance with the Regulation on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP). Regulatory Status of Sodium Fluoride in Cosmetics According to Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation, Sodium fluoride is currently permitted for use in oral care products (such as toothpaste and mouthwash) at a maximum concentration of 0.15%. If Sodium fluoride is ultimately classified as a Repr. 1B substance, its use in cosmetics would be subject to a comprehensive ban under Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation. This article prohibits the use of substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR) in cosmetic products. Industry Stance

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Malaisie

Interdiction ou restriction de plusieurs ingrédients : Ajustements urgents des formules pour les cosmétiques exportés vers la Malaisie

On January 19, 2026, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia officially issued Circular No. 1/2026, announcing updates to the ingredient lists in Annex II, III, and VII of the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. These amendments stem from the latest resolutions of the 42nd ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) Meeting, aiming to align national standards with the updated ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). The update covers three major categories: prohibited substances, restricted substances, and UV filters, setting new compliance benchmarks for cosmetic enterprises. I. Annex II — Two New Prohibited Substances According to the circular, the following ingredients are now listed as Prohibited Substances: Notified products containing these substances must be removed from the market or reformulated within the specified deadlines. II. Annex III — Updated Restricted Substances Two soy isoflavone ingredients have been added to the restricted list with defined maximum allowable concentrations: Ingredient Max Allowable

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Chine Cosmétique

NIFDC Releases Technical Guidelines for the Purposed Use of Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial)

To all relevant organizations: In order to implement the Several Provisions on Supporting Innovation in Cosmetic Ingredients, standardize the purposed use of cosmetic ingredients, and encourage ingredient innovation, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) has organized the development of the “Technical Guidelines for the Purposed Use of Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial)” (Attachment). These guidelines are hereby released and will take effect on June 19, 2026. Notice is hereby given. Attachment: Technical Guidelines for the Purposed Use of Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial) National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) December 19, 2025 Have Questions?

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