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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, July 19, 2021
Registration of the European citizens’ initiative "Save cruelty-free cosmetics"Subscribers only
On 30 June 2021, the European Commission decided to register the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled “Save cruelty-free cosmetics - Commit to...
Monday, July 19, 2021
2 cosmetic ingredients added to the Candidate List (REACH)Subscribers only
On July 8, 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added eight substances to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) for Autho...
Monday, July 12, 2021
Regulation 2021/1099: Ban on Deoxyarbutin, restrictions for DihydroxyacetoneSubscribers only
Regulation 2021/1099 of July 5, 2021, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on July 6, amends Annexes II (prohibited substances) and...
Monday, July 12, 2021
Silver: ECHA launches a targeted consultation on harmonized classification and labellingSubscribers only
On July 6, 2021, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) opened a targeted consultation on the harmonized classification and labelling of silver (nano and no...
Monday, July 12, 2021
CLH consultations for Propyl Gallate and SulfurSubscribers only
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched two consultations on proposals for changes in harmonised classification and labelling. One invo...
Monday, June 21, 2021
(Slight) amendments to the 3rd CMR and 14th ATP to CLPSubscribers only
On 17 June 2021, the European Commission published two corrigenda, to correct the entry numbers, on the one hand of Titanium dioxide in the form of po...
Monday, June 14, 2021
Marking of products containing plastics: details from the CommissionSubscribers only
On 7 June 2021, the European Commission (finally) published its “Guidelines on single-use plastic products” in accordance with Directive 2019/904. Thi...
Monday, June 14, 2021
Europe notifies WTO of its decision to identify Resorcinol as a SVHCSubscribers only
On 1 June 2021, the EU transmitted to the WTO a draft Implementing Decision to identify Resorcinol as a substance of very high concern under the REACH...
Monday, June 7, 2021
Publication of the 3rd Regulation on CMRsSubscribers only
The European Union has just published Regulation 2021/850, the 3rd annual text aiming to ban or regulate substances recently classified as CMR. It con...
Monday, June 7, 2021
Publication of the 17th ATP of the CLPSubscribers only
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/849 of 11 March 2021 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 28 May 2021. It is the 17th AT...
Monday, June 7, 2021
European consultation on the definition of a nanomaterialSubscribers only
As long awaited, the European Commission is working on a harmonised definition of nanomaterials. After revising its 2011 Recommendation, it is now lau...
Thursday, June 3, 2021
HEMA/Hair dyes Reminder: new restrictions come into forceSubscribers only
On 3 June 2021, two European Regulations are coming into force. Regulation 2020/1682 imposes new restrictions on the use of HEMA and di-HEMA TMHDC, an...
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