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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.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

REACH 2018: start preparing now!

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) urges all companies to start preparing now for the REACH registration deadline of 31 May 2018. If you manufacture...

Monday, September 29, 2014

The "MIT/MCIT" regulation No. 1003/2014

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The regulation No 1003/2014 of 18 September 2014 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 26 September 2014. It amends Anne...

Monday, September 29, 2014

Regulation "Parabens – Butyl-Propyl" No.1004/2014

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The regulation No 1004/2014 of 18 September 2014 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 26 September 2014. It amends Anne...

Monday, September 15, 2014

Cosmetic short news - The European Commission is “moving” cosmetic products

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - The European Commission is “moving” cosmetic products - A corrigendum to regulation No 866/2014 - China : Final Versi...

Monday, September 8, 2014

REACH: consultation on 22 substances to add to authorisation list

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ECHA has launched a public consultation on its draft recommendation of 22 new substances to be included in the REACH Authorisation List. Lead substanc...

Monday, September 1, 2014

Cosmetic short news - A corrigendum to regulation No.866/2014

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - A corrigendum to regulation No 866/2014 - China : Final Version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients - A...

Monday, August 25, 2014

REACH: 9 substances added to authorisation list

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Regulation No 895/2014 of 14 August 2014 amends Annexes XIV of REACH regulation (the REACH authorisation list). Nine substances, classified as carcino...

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Quaternary ammonium, Citric acid (and) Silver citrate, Tris-biphenyl triazine: 3 annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation amended

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Regulation No.866/2014 of 8 August 2014 amends Annexes III (substances subject to restrictions), V (preservatives allowed) and VI (UV filters allowed)...

Friday, June 27, 2014

Sunscreens and nano-titanium dioxide: health risks?

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Following the opinion of the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), the European Commission published a fact sheet about the safety of sunscr...

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Are silver nanoparticles safe?

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The European Commission and its non-food Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks, SCENIHR, published the final opinion on “...

Monday, May 26, 2014

TTIP: European position on cosmetics

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The European Commission published negotiating positions in five more important topics of current talks with the US on a future trade and investment de...

Monday, May 19, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Nanos: European Commission launched a public consultation

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Nanos: European Commission launched a public consultation - Essential oils in discussion in Brussels - France: strong...