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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, May 31, 2021
CLP: Corrigendum for the warning statements for TiO2Subscribers only
Following the publication of the 14th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and scientific Progress) of the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packa...
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Methyl-n-Methylanthranilate: forthcoming restrictions notified by Europe to the WTOSubscribers only
On 15 March 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation intended to introduce restrictions on the use of the fragrance ingredie...
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
ECHA recommends adding 3 silicones to the REACH Authorisation ListSubscribers only
On 14 April 2021, ECHA announced that it is recommending that the European Commission add three cyclosiloxanes, D4, D5 and D6, to the REACH Authorisat...
Monday, March 29, 2021
CoRAP 2021-2023: 18 "cosmetic" substances to be evaluatedSubscribers only
ECHA published the updated Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. It includes a total of 58 substances to be evaluat...
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Corrigendum to Regulation 2020/2151 on the marking of wipesSubscribers only
The Implementing Regulation 2020/2151 of 17 December 2020, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 18 December, establishes harmoni...
Monday, February 22, 2021
Endocrine disruptors: 2nd call for data from the European CommissionSubscribers only
The European Commission is continuing its process of assessing the safety of potential endocrine disruptors used in cosmetic products. On 15 February ...
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...
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