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The EU "Deforestation-free" Regulation in the time of simplificationSubscribers only

Following the agreement reached between the European co-legislators in December 2025, the Commission published, on 4 May 2026, a report on the simplification of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, known as the “Deforestation-free” Regulation or EUDR, along with a series of additional measures aimed at ensuring smoother implementation by the time it enters into force on the 30 December 2026.

Omnibus VI: let the trilogue beginSubscribers only

Following the European Parliament’s adoption of its position on Omnibus VI (the European Commission’s proposal to simplify the requirements applicable to chemicals) during its plenary session on 29 April 2026, the focus now shifts to the trilogue – the negotiations between the Commission, the Council and the Parliament.

Regulation (EU) 2026/909: new restrictions for 12 cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only

On 28 April 2026, the Commission published Regulation (EU) 2026/909 in the Official Journal of the European Union, amending Annexes II, III, V, and VI to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 to update the conditions of use for 12 ingredients. Its provisions will enter into force from 1 January 2027.

4-MBC, Silver, Hexyl salicylate... what’s changing on 1 May 2026Subscribers only

This 1 May 2026 marks the entry into force of the provisions of two European regulations, with practical implications for several ingredients, including the UV filter 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (4-MBC), Silver, Hexyl Salicylate, and the preservatives o-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate… A reminder of the new restrictions.

Omnibus VI: the controversy continuesSubscribers only

The European Parliament’s amendments to Omnibus VI (and in particular Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation on CMRs), adopted by the Committee on 15 April 2026, have not settled all concerns. Whilst industry representatives welcome the prospect of an “effective regulatory framework”, consumer organisations and certain politicians are up in arms.
Monday, June 5, 2023
European Commission call for data on CannabidiolSubscribers only
On 1 June 2023, the European Commission launched a call for data on the safety of pure Cannabidiol (CBD) and on extracts that may contain contaminants...
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Europe (re)-notifies new regulation of 13 nanomaterialsSubscribers only
On 23 May 2023, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming to ban 12 cosmetic ingredients in the form of nanomaterials, and t...
Monday, May 15, 2023
Production for export of banned chemicals: European Commission consultationSubscribers only
Ensuring that dangerous chemicals banned in Europe are not produced here for export is one of the EU’s aims in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainabili...
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Reminder: implementation of the new European Glossary of Cosmetic IngredientsSubscribers only
This 29 April 2023 marks the entry into force of the new European Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients, as updated by Commission Implementing Decision (EU...
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
The draft "Deforestation-free" Regulation and its impact on cosmeticsSubscribers only
Like so many other European regulations with an environmental focus, it is one of the consequences of the Green Pact that the European Commission pres...
Monday, April 3, 2023
New hazard classes in CLP: the Regulation is publishedSubscribers only
On 31 March 2023, the European Commission published Delegated Regulation 2023/707 establishing new hazard classes in the CLP Regulation on classificat...
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Consultation of the European Commission on its proposal for a "Green Claims" DirectiveSubscribers only
On 23 March 2023, the European Commission opened a public consultation on its draft Directive “on substantiation and communication of explicit environ...
Monday, March 20, 2023
Safety Gate 2022: European Commission publishes its reportSubscribers only
The European Commission has just published its annual report on “Safety Gate”, the European rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. The mo...
Monday, March 13, 2023
Europe notifies the 21th ATP of the CLPSubscribers only
On 2 March 2023, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation which constitutes the 21th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific P...
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Packaging and packaging waste: EU Regulation notified to WTOSubscribers only
On 27 February 2023, the European Commission transmitted to the WTO (World Trade Organisation) the draft Regulation on packaging and packaging waste. ...
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
EU infringement procedure against Triman and info-triSubscribers only
On 15 February 2023, the European Commission announced that it had opened an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to France for...
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Ecodesign for sustainable products: the Commission consults on the products involvedSubscribers only
The European Commission has just opened a public consultation to collect opinions on the categories of new products that will be considered as a prior...
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