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The EU "Deforestation-free" Regulation in the time of simplification
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 begin
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 ingredients
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 2026
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 continues
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.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Reminder: new restrictions for Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene come into force
This 28 January 2023 marked the entry into force of new restrictions under Regulation 2022/1176 for two UV filters, Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene, wh...
Monday, January 30, 2023
ECI "Save cruelty-free cosmetics" validated
The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled “Save cruelty-free cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without animal testing”, which collected more than ...
Monday, January 2, 2023
Revision of the CLP Regulation: the European Commission's proposal
On 19 December 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for the revision of Regulation 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packagin...
Monday, December 12, 2022
Packaging and packaging waste: the European Commission's proposal for a Regulation
On 30 November 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a Regulation on packaging and packaging waste. The 118-page text (and its 36-p...
Monday, December 12, 2022
Reminder: entry into force of the 5th CMR Regulation (and 17th ATP to CLP)
This Saturday 17 December 2022 marks the entry into force of Regulation 2022/1531, the 5th annual text aimed at banning or regulating substances recen...
Monday, November 28, 2022
The 6th European CMR Regulation notified to the WTO
The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aimed at banning substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2022/692 (18th ATP t...
Monday, November 21, 2022
Regulation (EU) 2022/2195: new regulation for 4 cosmetic ingredients (EDs, colorant, UV filters)
Regulation 2022/2195 of 10 November 2022, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 11 November, amends Annexes III (restricted ingre...
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Revision of the urban wastewater treatment Directive: the European Commission wants to make the cosmetics sector pay
As part of the implementation of the European Green Deal, the Commission is proposing new rules to improve air and water quality, notably through the ...
Monday, October 17, 2022
Consultation on the introduction of new CMR substances in the REACH Regulation
On 13 October 2022, the European Commission launched a consultation on its draft amendment to Annex XVII (restricted substances) to REACH Regulation. ...
Monday, October 10, 2022
From Green Deal to eco-design and environmental rating
The European Green Pact, its actions for the climate, its aim to protect the environment and the oceans, its incentives for the circular economy… have...
Monday, October 3, 2022
A survey on health-based limit values
In the framework of the “1 substance, 1 assessment” initiative, the European Commission plans to develop a data platform on chemical substances includ...
Monday, September 26, 2022
Draft EU Allergen Regulation notified to the WTO
The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation on the labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products. It is a transposit...
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