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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.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Nanos: Europe calls for experts

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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 dyes

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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 restrictions

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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 available

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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 substances

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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 cosmetics

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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...

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Cosmetics for children: European recommendations for an increased safety

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The Committee of European Ministers (the decision-making body of the European Council, comprising the Foreign Affairs Ministries of the Member-states,...

Friday, March 9, 2012

Clarification of the absence of European harmonised standard for natural and organic cosmetics

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On March 1st, the European Commission has reminded the professionals of the cosmetic world that advertising claims by some certification bodies that t...

Monday, January 16, 2012

Notification Portal: a communiqué from Brussels

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Under the title "EU citizens to benefit from the new Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP)", Brussels has announced the launch of this new tool...

Monday, January 9, 2012

REACH: 2013, the next deadline for registration

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Where are we with REACH? The European REACH regulation was implemented on 1 June 2007. The registration of substances began on 1 December 2008, and th...

Friday, October 21, 2011

Parabens: what about children under three?

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The question had been asked by Denmark, which had decided to go farther than the requirements of the European regulation and to ban, on its territory,...

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Cosmetic in food-like packaging: Dangerous Liaisons?

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It is a shampoo that looks like a mini-bottle of milk … or a refill of cream that comes in a small bottle like you see some stewed fruit … It is frien...