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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, February 15, 2021
CLH proposals for Hexyl salicylate and Disperse Red 17Subscribers only
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched two consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling. One concerns Hexyl ...
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The 4th European CMR Regulation notified to the WTOSubscribers only
The European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aimed at banning or regulating substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2020/1182 (15th...
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Brexit: transfer of REACH registrations must be completed by the end of MarchSubscribers only
Around 20 % of REACH registrations in the United Kingdom have not been transferred to the European Union and will be revoked. In a press release of 11...
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Marking of wet wipes: the new European rulesSubscribers only
As provided for in Directive 2019/904 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, the Implementing Regulation 2020/...
Monday, December 21, 2020
Impact assessment on allergen labelling: the reportSubscribers only
In December 2018, the European Commission launched a study to assess the possible impacts of extending the obligation to label allergens on cosmetic p...
Monday, December 14, 2020
ECHA's SEAC validates a broad ban on microplasticsSubscribers only
The Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) has adopted its opinion on the restriction proposal, which would ban microplastics in products such a...
Monday, December 14, 2020
CLH proposals: 2 cosmetic ingredients in consultationSubscribers only
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) just launched two consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling. One concerns Triethylen...
Monday, December 7, 2020
The 3rd European CMR Regulation notified to the WTOSubscribers only
The European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aimed at banning or regulating substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2020/217 (14th ...
Monday, November 30, 2020
What do EU citizens think about nanomaterials?Subscribers only
A recent survey, commissioned by the EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON), measured and analysed how citizens in Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, France...
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Borderline products: the Manual moves the boundariesSubscribers only
Two new versions, four new entries, editorial clarifications on essential oils and an addendum on hydroalcoholic products: the year 2020 has been rich...
Monday, November 23, 2020
Regulation 2020/1684: a new UV Filter in Annex VI to the Cosmetics RegulationSubscribers only
Regulation 2020/1684 of 12 November 2020, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 13 November 2020, amends Annex VI (Authorised UV ...
Monday, November 23, 2020
Regulation 2020/1683: New updates of Annexes II and III to the Cosmetic Regulations for hair dyesSubscribers only
Regulation 2020/1683, dated of 12 November 2020, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 13 November 2020, amends Annexes II (Prohi...
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