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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, September 23, 2024
Regulation (EU) 2024/2462: a restriction on certain PFAS applicable to cosmeticsSubscribers only
Regulation (EU) 2024/2462, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 September 2024, amends Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/200...
Monday, August 26, 2024
A Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2024/858 (Nanomaterials)Subscribers only
Regulation 2024/858 of 14 March 2024 amended Annexes II (prohibited substances) and III (restricted ingredients) of European Cosmetics Regulation 1223...
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Template for a recall notice: a corrigendum to European Regulation 2024/1435Subscribers only
Published in May 2024, Implementing Regulation 2024/1435 provides the model to be followed by product recall notices issued by companies to consumers....
Monday, July 22, 2024
Regulation 2022/1181: entry into force this 31 July 2024Subscribers only
It comes into force for products placed on the market this 31 July. Regulation 2022/1181 of 8 July 2022 amended the preamble to Annex V (authorised pr...
Monday, July 15, 2024
Revision of the European Commission's "Sunscreen Products" RecommendationSubscribers only
In 2006, the European Commission adopted a Recommendation “on the efficacy of sunscreen products and the claims made relating thereto”. Twenty years l...
Monday, July 8, 2024
Publication of the European "Ecodesign" RegulationSubscribers only
On 28 June 2024, Regulation 2024/1781 “establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products”, known as the “Eco...
Monday, July 1, 2024
The European Commission notifies its 7th "CMR" RegulationSubscribers only
On 24 June 2024, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation aimed at prohibiting the cosmetic use of substances classified as CMR by Regulati...
Monday, July 1, 2024
Safety Gate opens up to consumersSubscribers only
Implementing Regulation 2024/1740, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 24 June 2024, will enable consumers and other interested...
Monday, June 24, 2024
The revision of the Cosmetics Regulation: we're still talking about it (?)Subscribers only
The CEAC (Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference), held in Brussels on 19 and 20 June 2024, had the revision of the Cosmetics Regulation on its agenda (we...
Monday, June 3, 2024
The European Commission publishes its template for a recall noticeSubscribers only
Implementing Regulation 2024/1435, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 27 May 2024, provides the model that product recall noti...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Regulation 2024/1328: new restrictions for D4, D5 and D6Subscribers only
Regulation 2024/1328 of 16 May 2024, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 17 May, amends Annex XVII of European REACH Regulation...
Monday, April 29, 2024
"Essential use": the European Commission's criteriaSubscribers only
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission published a Communication establishing guiding criteria and principles for what would constitute “essential ...
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