29 Apr 2024 --- In personal care industry developments, April saw a dual narrative of tightening regulations in Europe and high activity in ingredient innovations that merge new functionalities with eco-friendly sourcing and production. The EU Parliament’s landmark vote to revise the CLP Regulation was met with enthusiasm from industry players, particularly for its expedited processes for natural ingredient commercialization. However, concerns persist over the delayed REACH revision — an issue potentially compounded by the upcoming elections.
