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Consumers looking for products with the European Ecolabel

On 8 October 2026, the European Commission published the latest Eurobarometer survey on the European Ecolabel. The survey reveals a positive trend surrounding this label.

Joint call to action against counterfeiting

On September 30, 2026, nine organizations representing European industries, including Cosmetics Europe, released a document calling on the European Union to strengthen liability rules for online platforms and intermediaries in order to better prevent the sale of dangerous, illegal, or counterfeit products to European consumers.

Manifesto for the Digital Transition

In late September 2026, a coalition of organizations published a manifesto outlining recommendations for a digital transition. It advocates for a “one product, one EU Data Carrier” approach and calls for the implementation of a harmonized, flexible, and technology-neutral digital labeling system that would allow certain physical information to be replaced with information accessible online.

Reminder: Entry into force of the Directive 2024/825

On September 27, 2026, the European Directive No. 2024/825 enters into force. It amends the unfair commercial practices to include environmental claims.

"Deforestation-free" Regulation : amendment of Annex I

On 17 September 2026, the European Commission published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2102 in the Official Journal of the European Union, which amends Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 in order to revise the list of relevant commodities and relevant products. Its provisions enter into force immediately.

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Corrigendum to Regulation 2020/2151 on the marking of wipes

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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 Commission

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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 17

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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 WTO

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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 March

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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 rules

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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 report

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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 microplastics

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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 consultation

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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 WTO

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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?

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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 boundaries

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Two new versions, four new entries, editorial clarifications on essential oils and an addendum on hydroalcoholic products: the year 2020 has been rich...