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Benchmarking the EU: Illinois Passes Legislation Banning 12 Categories of Cosmetic Ingredients

On July 10, 2026, the State of Illinois officially enacted the Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act. The legislation aims to align state standards with prohibitions established under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its subsequent amendments regarding intentionally added chemical ingredients in cosmetics, signaling a growing trend toward global convergence in cosmetic safety regulation. Core Provisions of the Act Beginning July 1, 2028, except under specified circumstances, no entity or individual may manufacture, transport, store, or sell cosmetic products within the State of Illinois containing any of the following intentionally added ingredients: Exemption Criteria The act establishes a specific trace impurity exemption: if a cosmetic product is manufactured using processes designed to comply with the legislation, the presence of technically unavoidable trace amounts resulting from impurities in natural or synthetic ingredients, manufacturing processes, storage, or primary packaging shall not constitute a violation. Industry Impact and Outlook The passage of the

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Brazil ANVISA Issues New Cosmetics Regulations: Updated Prohibited and Restricted Ingredient Lists

On June 11, 2026, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) approved two technical resolutions—RDC No. 1,029/2026 and RDC No. 1,030/2026—significantly updating ingredient compliance for personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes. Officially published in the Diário Oficial da União (DOU) on June 15, 2026, these regulations internalize Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) resolutions to align regional safety standards. Below is an overview of the regulatory changes, specific chemical impacts, transition timelines, and actionable steps for brand owners, exporters, and ingredient manufacturers. Key Regulatory Highlights 1. RDC No. 1,030/2026 — Updated Prohibited Substances List Amending the annex of RDC No. 529/2021, this resolution incorporates MERCOSUR GMC Resolution No. 07/25 to expand and refine the list of banned substances. 2. RDC No. 1,029/2026 — Updated Restricted Substances List This resolution revokes and replaces RDC No. 530/2021, internalizing MERCOSUR GMC Resolution No. 06/25. It establishes mandatory conditions, maximum allowed concentrations, and required label warnings. Implementation

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EU Notifies WTO of Draft Cosmetics Regulation Revision: Total Ban on Mercury, Strict Limits Introduced for CBD and BHA

On July 8, 2026, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The draft was developed in reference to the new classification of Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reprotoxic (CMR) substances introduced under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222, as well as the latest scientific evaluation results released by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) between 2025 and 2026. The public comment period runs through September 6, 2026, with adoption expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. Revisions and Additions to Annex II (List of Prohibited Substances) Revisions and Additions to Annex III (List of Restricted Substances) 1. Revision of Permitted Conditions and Restrictions for Hydroxyapatite (nano): Permitted Product Types and Maximum Concentration in Cosmetics Other Restrictions Hydroxyapatite (nano)(a) Toothpaste: 29.5%(b) Mouthwash: 10% For items (a) and (b):– Shall not be used in applications that may lead to exposure

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2026 ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) Annex Updates: Major Restrictions and Bans Enforced for Kojic Acid, Preservatives, and Other Ingredients

The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) is a regional agreement designed to harmonize technical requirements for cosmetic products across ASEAN member states, eliminating technical barriers to trade and facilitating free market circulation. The ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) and the ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) convene biannually to review and update regulatory standards. On June 30, 2026, official revisions were promulgated for Annex II (Prohibited Substances), Annex III (Restricted Substances), Annex IV (Allowed Colorants), and Annex VI (Allowed Preservatives). I. Annex II — Prohibited Substances List Key updates to the prohibited list involve newly added antifungal agents, tightened thresholds for hazardous impurities, and item adjustments: (Note: The four substances added above are antifungal ingredients commonly used in pharmaceuticals and are now explicitly banned from cosmetic formulations across ASEAN.) II. Annex III — Restricted Substances List Revisions to the restricted list directly alter maximum concentration limits for formulations, with significant restrictions placed on

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FDA、次世代日焼け止め成分ベモトリジノールを正式に承認：米国の日焼け止め保護の新時代が始まる

2026年6月10日、米国食品医薬品局（FDA）は、画期的な規制決定である「最終行政命令OTC000039」を公布した。この命令は、一般用医薬品 （OTC）日焼け止めモノグラフM020を正式に改正し、全く新しい日焼け止め有効成分であるベモトリジノール（ビス-エチルヘキシルオキシフェノールメトキシフェニルトリアジン）を、最大許容濃度6%でOTC日焼け止めに使用することを承認した。 これは、20年以上ぶりに真に現代的で革新的な化学系UVフィルターが米国日焼け止めモノグラフに追加されたことを意味し、米国の日焼け止め市場にとって画期的な節目となります。I. FDAは何を発表したのか？ 35ページに及ぶ包括的な最終行政命令によると、FDAは申請メーカーであるDSM Nutritional Productsから提出された膨大な科学的安全性データおよびパブリックコメントを徹底的に審査しました。 同庁は、ベモトリジノールが最大6%の濃度で日焼け止め有効成分として使用される場合、「一般に安全かつ有効と認められる（GRASE）」と正式に結論付けた。II. 2つの核心的な根拠

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