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In this article, we would like to share the hair thermal damage model conducted by CIRS Testing and Amway (Shanghai), as published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. The frequent use of hair dryers can cause thermal damage to the hair. Currently, there are various hair care products aimed at repairing thermal-damaged hair emerged on the market, making it necessary to establish a convenient and stable hair thermal damage model to evaluate the efficacy of such products.

On September 8, 2025, the European Commission formally adopted three draft delegated directives, revising Annex III of Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive). The revisions focus on exemptions for lead in glass/ceramics, alloys, and high-temperature solder.

From January to August 2025, the EU's Rapid Alert System for non-food consumer products (Safety Gate) issued 17 asbestos risk notifications. The related products were found to contain asbestos fibers exceeding the limit (with the highest content reaching 30%), violating REACH Regulation (Annex XVII Article 6). The carcinogenic risk rating for all is at the highest level.