On May 19, 2025, the European Commission launched an official Call for Data to assess the safety of Phytonadione Epoxide (Vitamin K Oxide)—CAS 25486-55-9, EC 247-022-9—used in cosmetic products. This initiative is part of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, which requires ongoing evaluation of substances when concerns arise about their safety for consumers.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new public tool: a real-time dashboard for viewing adverse event reports related to cosmetic products. This panel—called the FAERS Public Dashboard for Cosmetic Products—updates data daily and allows users to view adverse event reports for products such as creams, shampoos, hair dyes, and tattoos.

Washington, DC — On September 17, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intention to revoke the authorization of the food coloring Orange B, used as a food additive, determining that its use has been abandoned by the industry and that the regulations authorizing it have become obsolete.

Washington, USA — Washington state has taken a pioneering step in cosmetics matters: starting January 1, 2027, the manufacture, sale, offering, or distribution of cosmetics containing formaldehyde-releasing chemicals will be prohibited under the newly passed Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA) . Retailers will have until December 31, 2027, to deplete their existing stock.

Launching dietary supplements in the European Union means entering a harmonized market, but one that still retains important national nuances. This article guides companies through the key aspects new brands must understand to stay safe, comply with regulations, and be ready for market entry.

Entering the UK food supplement market means navigating a system that retains many of the EU's historic rules, but with specificities following Brexit. This guide highlights what new brands need to know to stay safe, comply with regulations, and be ready to launch in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales), as well as the differences in Northern Ireland.