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FDA flags data gaps in PFAS use following mandated cosmetics safety review
THE WHAT? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published its long-awaited assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products, highlighting significant data gaps around their safety and use. THE DETAILS PFAS are a broad class of synthetic chemicals that are intentionally added to certain cosmetics—including colour cosmetics, skincare and nail…
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Minnesota jury awards US$65.5 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in talc asbestos case
THE WHAT? A Minnesota jury has awarded US$65.5 million in damages against Johnson & Johnson after finding that the company’s talc-based consumer products exposed a plaintiff to asbestos and contributed to her developing mesothelioma. THE DETAILS The verdict follows a 13-day trial in Ramsey County District Court, where jurors heard evidence that Johnson &…
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FDA Moves to Add Bemotrizinol to US Sunscreen Active Ingredient List
THE WHAT? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed adding bemotrizinol to the OTC sunscreen monograph, opening the door for its use as a permitted active ingredient in US sunscreens. THE DETAILS Under a proposed administrative order, the FDA would allow bemotrizinol at concentrations of up to 6% as a generally recognized…
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US Caps Tariffs on Swiss Cosmetics Imports at 15% Retroactively
THE WHAT? The US has reduced additional tariffs on Swiss imports to a 15% ceiling, applied retroactively from 14 November 2025, with cosmetics included in the affected product categories. THE DETAILS The new tariff cap replaces a previous additional duty of up to 39% on Swiss goods. Alongside existing exemptions for pharmaceuticals and certain…
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EU Moves to Tax Low-Value Parcels as China E-Commerce Floods Market
THE WHAT? The European Union has agreed to introduce a temporary €3 levy on small e-commerce parcels in response to the surge in low-value imports, primarily from China. THE DETAILS From July next year, parcels valued under €150 will face the interim charge, ahead of permanent customs duties planned for 2028 once a new…
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EU Raids Temu Over Suspected Breach of Foreign Subsidies Rules
THE WHAT? The European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections at Temu as part of an investigation into potential violations of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation. THE DETAILS The raid took place at one of Temu’s Irish premises, targeting possible foreign state support that could distort competition in the EU market. Temu, owned by…
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Sephora US to Bring SEPHORiA Back to Los Angeles With New “Beauty Multiverse” Concept in 2026
THE WHAT? Sephora US is reviving SEPHORiA in Los Angeles, introducing a new “beauty multiverse” format that expands the event into a multi-day, multi-brand experiential platform built around education, product discovery and consumer engagement. THE DETAILS The event will take place in Downtown LA and marks SEPHORiA’s first return to the city since 2019.…
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Cosmo Pharmaceuticals Shares Surge After Male Hair Loss Treatment Delivers Breakthrough Phase III Results
THE WHAT? Cosmo Pharmaceuticals’ share price jumped 24% after the company reported statistically significant outcomes from two late-stage trials of its experimental male hair loss treatment. THE DETAILS The Switzerland-listed company announced that its clascoterone cream achieved major efficacy milestones in both Phase III studies. In one trial, patients recorded a 539% relative improvement…
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CTPA Publishes Guidance to Help Parents Navigate Children’s Growing Skincare Habits
THE WHAT? The CTPA has launched SkinCare Simplified – A Parent’s Guide to support parents as skincare interest grows among children aged 8–14. THE DETAILS With 42% of parents in the UK saying their child knows more about skincare than they do, and most now having regular skincare conversations at home, the CTPA has…