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The EU "Deforestation-free" Regulation in the time of simplification

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 begin

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 ingredients

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 2026

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 continues

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.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

CoRAP: ECHA's proposal for 2019-2021

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ECHA has published its amended proposal for chemical substances evaluation planning under CoRAP for the years 2019-2021. On the agenda: 100 substances...

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Climbazole: Europe is planning new restrictions

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On 18 October 2018, the European Union transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation to refine the restrictions for the use of Climbazole as a preservative an...

Monday, October 15, 2018

Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine: a new UV filter soon to be added in Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation

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On October 8, 2018, the European Union had transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed to add Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine to the list of authorised...

Monday, September 24, 2018

RAC concludes on 14 opinions on harmonised classification and labelling

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ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) adopted its opinions on 14 harmonised classification and labelling proposals. Several substances are used i...

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Brexit: get ready for... all the scenarios!

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The European Commission published a Communication on preparing for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU outlining the ongoing work on the preparation for a...

Monday, July 16, 2018

Tagetes added in Annexes II & III to Cosmetics Regulation

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Regulation 2018/978 of 9 July 2018, published in Official Journal of the European Union on 12 July, amends Annexes II (banned substances) and III (res...

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

REACH: 3 silicones added to the Candidate List

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ECHA has added eight new SVHCs – including three silicones – to the Candidate List. Two further substances, TMA and DCHP, have also been added to the ...

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

European regulatory cases: an update

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As has become a habit, Salvatore d’Acunto, Head of Unit of the Health Technology and Cosmetics DG Grow, came to the Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference...

Monday, June 25, 2018

Nano MBBT in Annex VI to Cosmetics Regulation

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Regulation 2018/885 of 20 June 2018, published in Official Journal of the European Union on 21 June, amends Annex VI (UV-filter) of Cosmetics Regulati...

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Guidance on identifying endocrine disruptors published

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have published their guidance on how to identify substances with en...

Monday, June 11, 2018

REACH: 21 551 chemicals now registered

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The 10-year registration period for existing chemicals is now complete following the last REACH registration deadline on 31 May 2018. 13 620 European ...

Monday, April 30, 2018

REACH Annexes: specific information on nanomaterials

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The REACH Committee has voted to amend REACH Annexes to explicitly address nanoforms of substances. The specific requirements will address the knowled...