What’s standing in the way of innovation in sun protection?

This is the question explored by our Quality & Regulatory Director, Richard Keightley, in the latest issue of Cosmetics Business — now live online and in print. The topic of how outdated and inconsistent regulations on UV filters are holding back innovation in sun protection, is one of growing urgency for the beauty industry and its players who are seeking to drive progress in the category.

In the article, Richard covers off the challenges formulators and brands face when navigating the patchwork of global requirements. With limited access to newer, more effective UV filters in key markets such as the EU, US and Asia, brands are finding it increasingly difficult to respond to consumer demand for high-performance, broad-spectrum protection that also meets rising expectations around safety, transparency and environmental impact.

Richard brings his decades of regulatory expertise to the conversation, outlining where progress is being stalled and what the industry needs to move forward.

Read the full article on Cosmetics Business:
cosmeticsbusiness.com/uv-filters-regulation-us-eu-asia-restrictions-dampening-competition-sun-care

We’re proud to contribute to this important discussion and would like to thank Cosmetics Business for including THG LABS in the June issue.

THG LABS has a deep level of expertise in Suncare Development and Manufacturing. For more on our regulatory and formulation capabilities in suncare, get in touch. 

You can also read a copy of our Suncare Trends Report.