While GHS has been widely adopted for hazardous chemicals at workplace, it is not clear whether GHS has been adopted for consumer products or not in many countries. Unlike workplace chemicals, chemical consumer products such as glues, paints, air fresheners, cleaning products, bottled fuel additives are sold to consumers directly…
Month: October 2025
Approved Color Additives by FDA
In the united states, color additives are strictly regulated by FDA. In this article, I would like to list all approved color additives that can be used in cosmetics. I will also share an FDA link so one could look up and get the most updated regulation regarding to the…
Regulation of formaldehyde in cosmetics over different countries and regions
Background Formaldehyde, a known carcinogen and skin sensitizer, has long been scrutinized for its use in cosmetics. Globally, regulatory bodies have taken significant steps to limit or ban its presence in personal care products due to health concerns. As awareness grows and safer alternatives emerge, the global cosmetics industry is…