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The European Commission notifies an "Omnibus+" (CMRs and other ingredients)
On 8 July 2026, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation aimed, on the one hand, at prohibiting the use in cosmetics of substances classified as CMR under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222 (23rd ATP to the CLP Regulation), and, on the other hand, at introducing or amending restrictions applicable to several ingredients recently assessed by the SCCS.
Implementation of Directive 2024/825: the "Common understanding" for "old stock situations"
Published in March 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/825, which aims to “empower cconsumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair practices and through better information,” is due to come into force on 27 September 2026. The common position on the approach to be taken by supervisory authorities regarding existing stocks that have become non-compliant has just been published.
Update to the rolling list of European REACH restrictions
On 2 July 2026, the European Commission announced a review of the “rolling list” in its REACH restrictions roadmap, first published in 2022. It provides an update on the work currently underway at the various stages of the restrictions development process.
Destruction of unsold goods: France may derogate from European law
On 29 June 2026, the Commission published its Decision (EU) 2026/1435 in the Official Journal of the European Union, approving the French national provisions governing the destruction of unsold consumer goods, even though they differ from those laid down in Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, known as the “Ecodesign” Regulation.
Omnibus VI: agreement reached in trilogue
Political negotiations between the Commission, the Council and the Parliament on Omnibus VI (the European Commission’s proposal to simplify the requirements applicable to chemicals) were concluded on the evening of 16 June 2026, with an agreement that paves the way for the text to be published.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Cosmetic short news - ECHA: 2 new Guidance in a Nutshell documents
Latest cosmetics news in brief: ECHA: 2 new Guidance in a Nutshell documents - Guidance CLP - Modification of the CLP regulation - The SCCS revises it...
Friday, November 29, 2013
ECHA: evaluation results for 4 CoRAP substances
ECHA has just published the conclusion documents on the evaluation of four substances (all used in cosmetic products) as part of the Community Rolling...
Thursday, November 28, 2013
1197/2013: a "hair dyes" Regulation
Although it is dated November 25, 2013… it is applicable as from July 11, 2013! This new regulation is part of the outcome of the overall safety asses...
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Cosmetic short news: Guidance CLP
Latest cosmetics news in brief: Guidance CLP - Modification of the CLP regulation - The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl te...
Thursday, November 7, 2013
The Commission publishes a manual to classify "borderline" products
Cosmeto-textiles, skin wipes, nasal sprays, anti-wrinkles products… Are my products cosmetic products or not? Which regulatory framework applies? It i...
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Phenoxyethanol, o-Phenylphenol: Europe is looking for scientific data
Further to the warnings by the French ANSM about the safety of use of two preservatives, Phenoxyethanol and o-Phenylphenol, in cosmetic products, the ...
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Cosmetic short news: Modification of the CLP regulation
Latest cosmetics news in brief: Modification of the CLP regulation - The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylp...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Claims: the Guidelines
We knew the main lines: they are now official and guidelines. In parallel with Regulation 655/2013 on Common Criteria regulating the use of cosmetic c...
Monday, September 16, 2013
European consultation on parabens
As you know, parabens use in cosmetics has been questioned for several years. The most questioned are Butylparaben and Propylparaben, for which the Eu...
Monday, August 19, 2013
A European consultation on MCIT and MIT
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCIT) and Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) are preservatives often used in cosmetics, in any kind of product. Though allowed a...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Europe: nano-zinc explained to consumers (2nd time)
It is a habit now for the European Commission, especially when “sensitive” or “topical” cosmetic ingredients are involved: soon after the release of t...
Thursday, August 8, 2013
European consultation on Methylene glycol
Methylene glycol, or hydrated formaldehyde, is currently not restricted after the regulation on cosmetics, contrary to formaldehyde per se. However, t...
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