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Regulatory UpdatesMay 2026May 2026Clear searchAll RegionsNorth AmericaEuropeAsiaAustralia/New ZealandNorth America NewsUnited States (US) Recalls Summary (01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026)In the US, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recent Recalls on the CPSC website, which is updated daily. The US recalls from 01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Injury Hazard 50 Risk of Death 47 Burn Hazard 24 Entrapment Hazard 14 Ingestion Hazard 13 Laceration Hazard 12 Fire Hazard 10 Chemical Hazard 10 Fall Hazard 9 Electric Shock Hazard 9 Other Hazards* 26 *Other Hazards include Suffocation Hazard, Choking Hazard, Poisoning Hazard, Drowning Hazard, Impact Hazard and Strangulation Hazard with a frequency of less than 8. Product Categories Frequency Toys and Childcare Products 17 Machinery 8 Furniture 8 Sporting Goods / Equipment 7 Electrical Appliances 7 Tools and Hardware 5 Food Contact Material 4 Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories 3 Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 3 Chemicals 3 Home Electrical Appliances 3 Other Categories* 5 *Other Categories include Bodycare / Cosmetics, Accessories and Household Items with a frequency of less than 3.For a complete list, click hereRead MoreCanada Recalls Summary (01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026)In Canada, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the Recalls and Safety Alerts Database on the Health Canada website, which is updated daily. The Canada recalls from 01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Fire Hazard 10 Burn Hazard 8 Injury Hazard 6 Choking Hazard 3 Ingestion Hazard 2 Chemical Hazard 2 Fall Hazard 2 Other Hazards* 5 *Other Hazards include Microbiological Hazard, Drowning Hazard, Poisoning Hazard, Strangulation Hazard and Electric Shock Hazard with a frequency of less than 2. Product Categories Frequency Toys and Childcare Products 6 Electrical Appliances 5 Home Electrical Appliances 5 Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 4 Sporting Goods / Equipment 3 Chemicals 2 Other Categories* 6 *Other Categories include Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories, Machinery, Household Items, Bodycare / Cosmetics, Furniture and Accessories with a frequency of less than 2.For a complete list, click hereRead MoreEurope NewsEU Adopts New Restrictions on 2,4-dinitrotolueneOn 20 April 2026, the European Commission amended Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EC No 1907/2006) to include Entry 83. This entry introduces restrictions on the placing on the market and use of 2,4-dinitrotoluene (CAS No 121-14-2) to ensure a higher level of protection for human health and the environment.Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859 was published on 20 April 2026 to amend Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (EC No 1907/2006) Annex XVII by adding one new entry – entry 83, to strengthen the control of 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles. 2,4-dinitrotoluene is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of toluene diisocyanate and in the manufacture of explosives and propellants. Classified as a Category 1B carcinogen, its inclusion in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation targets the control of its concentration in substances and mixtures placed on the market.Details of the entry 83 are summarized as below. Restricted Substance Scope Requirement Effective Date 2,4-dinitrotolueneCAS No: 121-14-2EC No: 204-450-0 Articles for professional users or the general public < 0.1%(See Remark) General 11 May 2027For usage in motor vehicles as:- micro gas generators for seat belt pre-tensioners and bonnet actuators;- spare parts11 May 2029 Remark:This requirement could be exempted for:1. Explosives (excluding pyrotechnic articles and ammunition)2. Articles for military use3. Ammunition for use, in accordance with national law, by the police or other security forces;4. Toys5. Medical devices6. Food contact articles7. Motor vehicles that meet the following conditions:a) were placed on the market between 11 May 2027 and 11 May 2029;b) contain 2,4-dinitrotoluene only in applications asmicro gas generators for seat belt pre-tensioners and bonnet actuatorsspare parts8. Articles placed on the market in the Union before 11 May 2027Manufacturers, importers and downstream users should take note for these chemicals and the potential or current use in the processes to plan accordingly to ensure a higher level of protection for human health and the environment. Read MoreCommission Regulation (EU) 2026/909 Amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Regarding Use of Certain Chemical SubstancesThe European Union adopted Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/909 on 27 April 2026. This regulation amends the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 to introduce new prohibitions and restrictions for 12 substances used in cosmetic products across Annexes II, III, V and VI. Key updates include: prohibition of Triphenyl Phosphate; updated concentration limits for several substances; authorization of four new hair dye substances; re-authorization of Silver Zinc Zeolite as an allowed preservative; and introduction of a contaminant limit for di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHexP) in the UV filter DHHB. The European Commission officially adopted Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/909 on 27 April 2026. This regulation introduces significant revisions to Annexes II, III, V, and VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, reflecting safety assessments conducted by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). The intent of the regulation is to introduce prohibitions and restrictions for 12 substances used in cosmetic products as highlighted below:1. Annex II (Prohibited Substances)a. Consolidated and deleted Entry Chemical Name CAS Number 1597 Silver zinc zeolite — with the exception of silver zinc zeolite under the conditions set out in entry 61 in Annex V 130328-20-0 b. Newly added Entry Chemical Name CAS Number 1752 Triphenyl Phosphate 115-86-6 Transition (entry 1752): Not to be placed on the Union market from 1 January 2027; not to be made available from 1 July 2028.2. Annex III (Restricted Substances) a. Replaced Entry Chemical Name CAS Number Maximum Concentrations 24 Zinc Acetate / Zinc Chloride / Zinc Gluconate / Zinc Glutamate / Zinc Citrate / Zinc Sulphate and its hydrates (Exception: Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate) 557-34-6 / 5970-45-6/7646-85-7 / 4468-02-4 / 1949-15-1 / 546-46-3 / 7733-02-0 / 7446-19-7 / 7446-20-0 Toothpaste (users >1 yr): 1% (as zinc);Toothpaste (children 6 mo–1 yr): 0.72% (as zinc); Mouthwash (users >6 yr): 0.1% (as zinc); Other products: 1% (as zinc) 70 Citral / Geranial / Neral 5392-40-5 / 141-27-5 / 106-26-3 Lip make-up/lipstick/lip salves: 0.11%; Deodorants/antiperspirants: 0.032%; Eye/face make-up/remover: 0.65%; Fragrance (spray and non-spray): 0.6%; Leave-on skin (excl. lip, deodorant, antiperspirant, fragrance, eye, face make-up/remover) and nail: 0.15%; Oral: 0.35%; Hair leave-on: 1.2%; Skin/hair rinse-off: 1.2%; Leave-on anogenital (baby/intimate wipes): 0.063%. Consumer info: indicate in ingredient list if >0.001% (leave-on) or >0.01% (rinse-off) 75 Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester) 118-58-1 Fragrance (spray and non-spray): 4%; Rinse-off skin/hair (excl. shower/bath): 0.5%; Shower/bath: 1.3%; Leave-on skin/hair (non-spray, excl. body lotion): 0.5%; Leave-on hair (spray/aerosol): 0.5%; Body lotion: 0.7%; Face make-up/remover: 0.2%; Oral: 0.004%; Deodorant (spray/aerosol): 0.91%. Consumer info: indicate in ingredient list if >0.001% (leave-on) or >0.01% (rinse-off) Transition (entries 24 and 75): Not to be placed on the Union market from 1 January 2027; not to be made available from 1 July 2028.Transition (entry 70): Not to be placed on the Union market from 1 January 2027; not to be made available from 1 August 2028.b. Newly added Entry Chemical Name CAS Number Maximum Concentrations Other Conditions 379 Aluminium-containing ingredients (Exceptions: Annex III entries 34, 50, 189, 190, 192; Annex IV entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150; Annex V entry 61; Annex VI entry 27a) Non-aerosol antiperspirant/deodorant: 7.73%; Aerosol antiperspirant/deodorant: 3.24%; Toothpaste: 3.18%; Lip: 14.62%; Body/face rinse-off: 0.89%; Bar soap: 4%; Hair rinse-off: 7.14%; Hair leave-on (inhalation risk): 0.15%; All other hair leave-on: 6.7%; Make-up (excl. lip, eye liner, eye shadow, nail varnish, mascara): 23%; Eye liner: 15.76%; Eye shadow: 43.31%; Nail varnish: 3.61%; Mascara: 3.13%; Face leave-on (excl. make-up/eye liner/eye shadow/mascara): 10.59%; Hand leave-on: 0.86%; Other leave-on skin (excl. antiperspirant, deodorant, face/hand, talcum): 3.81%; Talcum powder: 2.0% (all as Al) Not to be used in sunscreen products with inhalation risk; powder products kept away from children's nose and mouth 380 Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract / Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Oil 84082-84-8 / 68917-34-0 Fragrance (spray and non-spray): 0.9%; Deodorant: 0.05%; Make-up: 0.05%; Leave-on (excl. fragrance, deodorant, make-up): 0.1%; Rinse-off: 0.2% Must be stabilized with 1% alpha-tocopherol (applies to raw materials) 381 HC Blue No 18 1166834-57-6 / 852356-91-3 Oxidative hair dye: max. 0.35% (after mixing); Non-oxidative hair dye: 0.35% See label warning (a) 382 Hydroxypropyl-p-phenylenediamine / Hydroxypropyl-p-phenylenediamine 2HCl 73793-79-0 / 1928659-47-5 Oxidative hair dye: max. 2% (after mixing) See label warning (a) 383 HC Yellow No 16 1184721-10-5 Oxidative hair dye: max. 1% (after mixing); Non-oxidative hair dye: 1.5% See label warning (a) 384 HC Red No 18 1444596-49-9 Oxidative hair dye: max. 1.5% (after mixing); Non-oxidative hair dye: 0.5% See label warning (a) (a) Required label warning (entries 381–384): "Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past."Transition (entries 379 and 380): Not to be placed on the Union market from 1 January 2027; not to be made available from 1 July 2028.Application (entries 381–384): Without delay upon entry into force.3. Annex V (Allowed preservatives)Replaced Entry Chemical Name CAS Number Maximum Concentrations Other Conditions 61 Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminium Silicate 130328-20-0 Deodorant spray: 1%; Powder foundation: 1% Silver content must not exceed 2.5% Application: Without delay upon entry into force.4. Annex VI (UV Filters)Replaced Entry Chemical Name CAS Number Maximum Concentrations 28 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) 302776-68-7 Maximum in ready-for-use preparation: 10%; Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHexP) as unavoidable trace impurity: max. 10 ppm Transition: Not to be placed on the Union market from 1 January 2027; not to be made available from 1 July 2028.5. Scientific Basis: SCCS Opinion Subject Final Date SCCS/1656/23 Benzyl Salicylate 26 October 2023 SCCS/1664/24 Triphenyl Phosphate 25 July 2024 SCCC/1650/23 Silver Zinc Zeolite 21 December 2023 SCCS/1662/23 Aluminium in cosmetic products – submission IV 27 March 2024 SCCS/1657/23 Water-Soluble Zinc Salts – submission II 26 October 2023 SCCS/1599/18 Acetylated Vetiver Oil – submission III 26 February 2019(Corrigendum: 20–21 June 2019) SCCS/1663/24 Acetylated Vetiver Oil – Inhalation toxicity – submission IV 25 October 2024 SCCS/1659/23 Hydroxypropyl-p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt 28 February 2024 SCCS/1970/24 HC Yellow No 16 – Submission II 25 October 2024 SCCS/1673/24 HC Red No 18 – Submission II 22 January 2025 SCCS/1678/25 DHHB 26 June 2025 6. Entry into Force and Application:- Enters into force: 2 February 2026 (20 days after publication) - Application date: 1 May 2026 Annex/Entry Transition/Application Annex III entries 381–384; Annex V entry 61 Apply without delay upon entry into force (18 May 2026) Annex II entry 1752; Annex III entries 24, 75, 379, 380; Annex VI entry 28 Not to be placed on Union market from 1 January 2027; not to be made available from 1 July 2028 Annex III entry 70 Not to be placed on Union market from 1 January 2027; not to be made available from 1 August 2028 Read MoreEurope Recalls Summary (01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026)In Europe, when hazards are identified in non-food consumer products, the products will be recalled and published in the Safety Gate system, which is updated weekly. The European recalls from 01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Chemical Hazard 119 Choking Hazard 49 Injury Hazard 47 Electric Shock Hazard 45 Fire Hazard 39 Environmental Hazard 31 Burn Hazard 30 Safety Risk Hazard 7 Health Risk Hazard 7 Other Hazards* 11 *Other Hazards include Laceration Hazard, Suffocation Hazard, Microbiological Hazard, Entrapment Hazard and Strangulation Hazard with a frequency of less than 7. Product Categories Frequency Toys and Childcare Products 68 Home Electrical Appliances 40 Chemicals 39 Bodycare / Cosmetics 36 Electrical Appliances 30 Outdoor Living Items 17 Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories 14 Machinery 14 Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 10 Sporting Goods / Equipment 9 Other Categories* 38 *Other Categories include Accessories, Protective Equipment, Stationery, Household Items, Tools and Hardware, Jewelry, Food Contact Material, Footwear and Car Accessories with a frequency of less than 9. Notifying Country Frequency United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland 63 France 51 Czechia 50 Germany 28 Hungary 17 Poland 16 Sweden 14 The Netherlands 12 Finland 7 Slovakia 7 Italy 7 Other Countries 43 For a complete list, click hereRead MoreAsia NewsChina Recalls Summary (01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026)In China, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the SAMR Defective Product Administrative Centre, which is updated daily. The China recalls from 01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Injury Hazard 18 Safety Risk Hazard 11 Electric Shock Hazard 11 Health Risk Hazard 8 Choking Hazard 7 Fire Hazard 7 Chemical Hazard 4 Burn Hazard 3 Other Hazards* 9 *Other Hazards include Risk of Allergy, Fall Hazard, Laceration Hazard, Damage to Sight, Explosion Hazard and Puncture Hazard with a frequency of less than 3. Product Categories Frequency Toys and Childcare Products 16 Home Electrical Appliances 11 Sporting Goods / Equipment 6 Footwear 6 Food Contact Material 5 Stationery 4 Protective Equipment 3 Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 2 Chemicals 2 Household Items 2 Bodycare / Cosmetics 2 Furniture 1 Provinces Frequency Guangdong 22 Shanghai 9 Jiangsu 5 Fujian 5 Tianjin 4 Hebei 3 Hunan 3 Inner Mongolia 3 Henan 2 Yunnan 2 Sichuan 1 Shaanxi 1 For a complete list, click hereRead MoreAustralia/New Zealand NewsAustralia Recalls Summary (01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026)In Australia, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the Recalls and Safety Alerts Database on the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission website, which is updated daily. The Australia recalls from 01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 are summarized below: Hazards Frequency Injury Hazard 11 Risk of Death 8 Ingestion Hazard 6 Choking Hazard 5 Fire Hazard 5 Burn Hazard 3 Health Risk Hazard 1 Laceration Hazard 1 Impact Hazard 1 Entrapment Hazard 1 Product Categories Frequency Home Electrical Appliances 6 Toys and Childcare Products 4 Electrical Appliances 3 Tools and Hardware 2 Sporting Goods / Equipment 1 Food Contact Material 1 For a complete list, click hereRead MoreSubscribe to our Regulatory UpdatesUnsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy.