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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.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Microplastics restrictions: the ECHA's consultationSubscribers only
In the framework of the EU plastics strategy and at the request of the European Commission, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) prepared a restrictio...
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
A new preservative (HEPB) authorized at the end of 2019Subscribers only
On 28 March 201p, the European Union transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation aimed to authorise the use of a new preservative - Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Buta...
Monday, April 1, 2019
European regulatory news: an update by Salvatore D'AcuntoSubscribers only
As usual, Salvatore D’Acunto, Head of Unit - Health Technologies and Cosmetics of the European Commission, spoke at the Regulatory Meetings organised ...
Monday, March 25, 2019
New coatings for nano-TiO2 soon to be authorizedSubscribers only
On 21 March 201p, the European Union transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation aimed to authorise the use of additional coating materials for the UV-filte...
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Brexit: the impacts on REACHSubscribers only
On 27 February 2019, the European Commission published a new notice to encourage economic operators to prepare for the United Kingdom’s exit from the ...
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
ECHA: "REACH data compliance needs to improve"Subscribers only
ECHA has published its annual evaluation report, delivering updated statistics on evaluated substances and registration dossiers, and giving advice to...
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Brexit, customs and VAT: a guide from the European CommissionSubscribers only
The European Commission just stepped up its “no-deal” outreach to EU businesses in the area of customs and indirect taxation such as VAT, given the ri...
Monday, February 18, 2019
Coming soon a mandatory marking for wipesSubscribers only
On 12 February 2019, the European Union forwarded to the WTO a draft Directive aimed at reducing the environmental impact of certain products containi...
Monday, February 4, 2019
Microplastics, Formaldehyde, D4, D5 and D6: ECHA's proposals for restrictionsSubscribers only
On 30 January 2019, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) published three proposals for restrictions on substances used in cosmetics. They concern micropla...
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
4 draft Regulations approved by the Standing Committee on Cosmetic ProductsSubscribers only
At its meeting on 10 December 2018, the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products gave a favourable opinion on four Regulations amending the Annexes to ...
Thursday, January 3, 2019
A new glossary of cosmetic ingredients soon to be adoptedSubscribers only
On 20 December 2018, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Decision to establish a glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labe...
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
REACH: new registration requirements for nanomaterialsSubscribers only
On 3 December 2018, the European Commission adopted the revision of several Annexes of the REACH Regulation, including a specific revision of the info...
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