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PPWR: the European Commission’s GuidanceSubscribers only

On 30 March 2026, the European Commission published its guidelines on the application of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, along with a FAQ, to ensure the uniform application of the new rules and to address stakeholders’ practical questions.

Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against “misinformation” regarding Omnibus VISubscribers only

As the Commission’s proposal on simplifying chemical regulations is set to be presented to the European Parliament in late April 2026, a heated debate is raging between consumer and environmental advocacy groups and the industry. In a joint statement, Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against a campaign of misinformation.

Safety Gate 2025 report: cosmetics top the list of reportsSubscribers only

The European Commission presented its annual report on Safety Gate on March 5, 2025. The first finding was that of the 4,671 alerts notified, 36% concerned cosmetic products, which were affected much more often than toys (16%) and electrical appliances and equipment (11%).

Assessment of chemical mixtures: SCHEER tasked with revising the 2011 OpinionSubscribers only

In 2011, the three independent non-food Scientific Committees of the European Union (SCHER, SCENHIR, and SCCS) provided a joint opinion on “the toxicity and risk assessment of chemical mixtures.” The European Commission is now asking SCHEER (Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks) to update this Opinion.

Urban wastewater treatment: Cosmetics Europe's appeal dismissed as inadmissibleSubscribers only

In March 2025, Cosmetics Europe, along with EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations), filed an appeal with the EU Court regarding the revision of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, challenging the application of the polluter pays principle to the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries alone. The Court has just ruled that this action is inadmissible.
Monday, June 27, 2022
"1 substance, 1 assessment": the reattribution of scientific workSubscribers only
At the information session on the “1 substance, 1 assessment” (1S1A) initiative organised by the European Commission on 1 June 2022, each of its compo...
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
"1 substance, 1 assessment": the coordination mechanismSubscribers only
At the information session on the “1 substance, 1 assessment” (1S1A) initiative organised by the European Commission on 1 June 2022, the speakers, aft...
Monday, June 20, 2022
The revision of the Cosmetics Regulation as seen by Cosmetics EuropeSubscribers only
Initiated in 2021, the revision process of the Cosmetics Regulation is largely in line with the European CSS (Chemicals Strategy for Sustainable Devel...
Monday, June 20, 2022
Revision of the Cosmetics Regulation: end of the public consultation... and after?Subscribers only
This 21 June 2022 marks the end of the public consultation period on the revision of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. A revision that raises a lot ...
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The European Commission publishes its new Recommendation on the definition of nanomaterialsSubscribers only
On 14 June 2022, the new Commission Recommendation on the definition of nanomaterial was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This...
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Introduction to "1 substance, 1 assessmentSubscribers only
On 1 June 2022, the European Commission’s DG Environment organised an information session on the “1 substance, 1 assessment” (1S1A) initiative, which ...
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Reminder: new hair dye bans/restrictions come into forceSubscribers only
On this 3 June 2022, new bans and restrictions under EU Regulation 2020/1683 come into force for several hair dye ingredients. This is the last stage ...
Monday, May 30, 2022
Corrigendum to Regulation 2022/692 (18th ATP of the CLP)Subscribers only
On 25 May 2022, the Commission published a Corrigendum to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/692 of 16 February 2022, which constitutes the 18th ATP (Adap...
Monday, May 9, 2022
Publication of the 18th ATP of the CLPSubscribers only
The Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/692 of 16 February 2022 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 3 May 2022. It is the 1...
Monday, May 9, 2022
European Commission call for data on salicylic estersSubscribers only
On 5 April 2022, the European Commission launched a call for data to identify salicylic esters used in cosmetic products, in particular those that are...
Monday, May 2, 2022
Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: the European Commission publishes the Restrictions RoadmapSubscribers only
On 25 April 2022, the European Commission published its “Restriction Roadmap” for harmful chemicals as part of its “Chemicals Strategy for Sustainabil...
Monday, May 2, 2022
EU publishes updated Glossary of Cosmetic IngredientsSubscribers only
On 29 April 2022, the Commission published in the Official Journal of the European Union Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/677 which is the update of th...
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