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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.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Europe: Methylene glycol explained to consumersSubscribers only
In June 2012, the European Scientific Committee for the Consumer Safety (SCCS) released an Opinion in which it concluded that methylene glycol, used i...
Monday, January 21, 2013
Europe: the allergens explained to consumersSubscribers only
The Opinion had caused some buzz and concern among perfumers and cosmetics manufacturers: the European Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS)...
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Annex I: what does Part B contain?Subscribers only
During the 30th session of its Matinales de la Cosmétique, Sylvain-Romain Cotte, expert in cosmetic regulation, presented the details of the content o...
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Nanos: the European definitionSubscribers only
On 18 October 2011, the European Commission proposed a “universal definition of nanomaterials that shall be used for any regulatory purposes”, i.e. an...
Friday, October 26, 2012
Public consultation on New Challenges for Risk AssessmentSubscribers only
On 24 October, the European Commission and its 3 non-food Scientific Committees launched a consultation on the following discussion paper: Addressing ...
Friday, October 5, 2012
Europe: nano zinc explained to customersSubscribers only
Nanoparticles are the topic of the moment, even in the cosmetic world. They raise concerns and lead to recurrent controversies, especially those based...
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Nanos: Europe calls for expertsSubscribers only
Article 16 of the new Cosmetic Regulation requires any cosmetic product containing nanomaterials to be notified to the Commission six months prior to ...
Monday, August 6, 2012
A European Directive for safer hair dyesSubscribers only
In April 2003, an exhaustive reevaluation of all the colourants used in hair dyes in Europe has been launched. At stake: to improve the safety level f...
Monday, August 6, 2012
Hair dyes: new Directive, new restrictionsSubscribers only
In April 2003, an exhaustive reevaluation of all the colourants used in hair dyes in Europe has been launched. At stake: to improve the safety level f...
Friday, July 6, 2012
Nano Guidance for cosmetic products now availableSubscribers only
The European Commission published on 6th July 2012 the Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics. The document was drafted by th...
Friday, June 8, 2012
ECHA publishes a first list of CMR substancesSubscribers only
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) acts as a communications network to promote the exchange of information among people interested in using chemicals...
Friday, May 18, 2012
Parabens used in cosmeticsSubscribers only
Maybe you are looking after them with caution, maybe you do your best not to have them in your cosmetics … The concern due to them led to the European...
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