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Consumers looking for products with the European EcolabelSubscribers only

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 counterfeitingSubscribers only

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 TransitionSubscribers only

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 2024/825Subscribers only

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 ISubscribers only

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.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Brexit: get ready for... all the scenarios!Subscribers only
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 RegulationSubscribers only
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 ListSubscribers only
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 updateSubscribers only
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 RegulationSubscribers only
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 publishedSubscribers only
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 registeredSubscribers only
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 nanomaterialsSubscribers only
The REACH Committee has voted to amend REACH Annexes to explicitly address nanoforms of substances. The specific requirements will address the knowled...
Monday, April 30, 2018
Three o-Phenylphenol salts soon to be bannedSubscribers only
The European Union had transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation aimed at restrict the maximum concentration of the preservative o-Phenylphenol in leave-o...
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
The European Commission has published the criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in plant protection productsSubscribers only
Following the text adopted as part of the regulation on biocides, Regulation 2018/605 of 19 April 2018, published in the Official Journal of the Europ...
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
CoRAP 2018-2020: 108 substances to be evaluatedSubscribers only
ECHA has adopted the updated Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for 2018-2020 with 108 substances to be evaluated, some of which are used in cosmet...
Monday, March 5, 2018
ECHA calls for evidence on possible restriction of microplasticsSubscribers only
ECHA has recently announced that, at the request of the European Commission, it will investigate the need for a restriction on the placing on the mark...
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