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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.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
New restrictions for Dihydroxyacetone applicable to all productsSubscribers only
This 22 April 2022 marks the entry into force of new restrictions under Regulation 2021/1099 for Dihydroxyacetone, particularly when used in non-oxidi...
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Europe notifies new regulation for 4 cosmetic ingredients (EDs, colorant, UV filters)Subscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming at modifying Annexes III (restricted substances) and VI (authorised UV fi...
Monday, April 4, 2022
European Commission launches the public consultation on the revision of the Cosmetics RegulationSubscribers only
After the inception impact assessment published in October 2021, the European Commission has just opened the public consultation on the targeted revis...
Monday, March 28, 2022
What restrictions on cosmetics exports to Russia?Subscribers only
Today, the restrictions established by Europe against Russia and Belarus due to the conflict in Ukraine also affect luxury products, including cosmeti...
Monday, March 21, 2022
European consultation on the evaluation of chemical substancesSubscribers only
The European Green Deal foresees the establishment of a “one substance, one assessment” process for chemical safety assessments. The Commission believ...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Reminder: entry into force of the 4th CMR RegulationSubscribers only
On this 1 March 2022, Regulation 2021/1902, the 4th annual text to ban or regulate substances recently classified as CMR, is coming into force. In par...
Monday, February 21, 2022
Europe notifies WTO of the ban on 12 nanomaterialsSubscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming at banning 12 cosmetic ingredients in the form of nanomaterials for which...
Monday, February 14, 2022
The 5th European CMR Regulation notified to the WTOSubscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming to ban or regulate substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2021/849 (1...
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Regulation 2022/135: restrictions for Methyl-n-MethylanthranilateSubscribers only
Regulation 2022/135 of 31 January 2022, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on February 1st, amends Annex III (restricted substanc...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Reminder: new restrictions for Dihydroxyacetone come into forceSubscribers only
This 26 January 2022 marks the entry into force of new restrictions under Regulation 2021/1099 for Dihydroxyacetone, notably when used in non-oxidisin...
Monday, January 24, 2022
Public consultation on the revision of the REACH RegulationSubscribers only
On 20 January 2022, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the revision of the REACH Regulation, planned as part of the “Chemicals ...
Monday, January 17, 2022
Europe notifies WTO of updated Glossary of cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
On 6 January 2022, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Decision to update the Glossary of common ingredient names for use in cosmetic pr...
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