Formaldehyde

Geneva (October 14, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, informs stakeholders of Washington State’s adoption of Chapter 173-399 WAC: Cosmetic Products Restriction, which limits the manufacture, sale and distribution of cosmetic products containing intentionally added formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals. The rule identifies 25 restricted formaldehyde-releasing substances and applies to products […]

Geneva (April 1, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 041.25 on a proposed ban for intentionally added formaldehyde releasers in cosmetics and products classified as both drugs and cosmetics in Washington State, USA. Formaldehyde is found in building materials, household products and cosmetics and poses health risks