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MoCRA Deadlines Are Here: What the New U.S. Cosmetics Rules Change for Labels
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act's facility-registration and listing requirements are now enforced — fragrance disclosures follow in 2026-2027.
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News that changes what is on the shelf: new launches, quiet reformulations, discontinued shades, recalls and regulatory decisions on cosmetic ingredients.
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How the SPF Number on Your Sunscreen Actually Gets Tested
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What the SPF Number on Your Sunscreen Label Actually Means
SPF rates sunburn protection only. “Broad Spectrum” is the separate phrase that governs UVA — and the FDA has proposed changing how the two fit together.
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What Azelaic Acid Actually Does for Acne, Rosacea and Dark Spots
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P&G's $3.8 Billion Thorne Deal Shows Where Beauty Is Heading Next
Announced on 4 August 2026, Procter & Gamble's all-cash purchase of supplements maker Thorne signals the beauty-wellness convergence reaching big pharma-adjacent prices.
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Coty Hands Gucci Beauty Back a Year Early, and L'Oréal Steps In
Announced on 7 July 2026, Coty agreed to return the Gucci Beauty license to Kering for about $400 million, clearing the way for L'Oréal's 50-year deal.
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Australia's Sunscreen Recalls: What Independent SPF Testing Exposed
Regulator-confirmed recalls are sweeping Australian sunscreen after independent testing found 16 of 20 products fell short of their claimed SPF.
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Estée Lauder and Puig Call Off Merger Talks: Why Shares Soared
On 21 May 2026, Estée Lauder and Puig terminated discussions about a potential combination, and Estée Lauder shares jumped double digits.
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What FDA's May 2026 MoCRA Update Says About Your Cosmetics Labels
On 4 May 2026, FDA posted an update on implementing MoCRA, the 2022 law that gave the agency real authority over cosmetics for the first time.
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Estée Lauder and Puig Confirm Merger Talks: What a Deal Would Mean
Confirmed on 23 March 2026, merger discussions between Estée Lauder and Spain's Puig could build a beauty group worth around $40 billion.