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ED and persistent substances in the CLP: two European proposals open for consultation

On 27 October 2026, the European Commission launched two consultations relating to the new hazard classes “Endocrine disruptor”, “PBT” and “vPvB” in the CLP Regulation. This has an immediate impact on 15 substances currently permitted for use in cosmetic products.

Consumers looking for products with the European Ecolabel

On 8 October 2026, the European Commission published the latest Eurobarometer survey on the European Ecolabel. The survey reveals a positive trend surrounding this label.

Joint call to action against counterfeiting

On September 30, 2026, nine organizations representing European industries, including Cosmetics Europe, released a document calling on the European Union to strengthen liability rules for online platforms and intermediaries in order to better prevent the sale of dangerous, illegal, or counterfeit products to European consumers.

Manifesto for the Digital Transition

In late September 2026, a coalition of organizations published a manifesto outlining recommendations for a digital transition. It advocates for a “one product, one EU Data Carrier” approach and calls for the implementation of a harmonized, flexible, and technology-neutral digital labeling system that would allow certain physical information to be replaced with information accessible online.

Reminder: Entry into force of the Directive 2024/825

On September 27, 2026, the European Directive No. 2024/825 enters into force. It amends the unfair commercial practices to include environmental claims.

Monday, May 9, 2022

European Commission call for data on salicylic esters

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On 5 April 2022, the European Commission launched a call for data to identify salicylic esters used in cosmetic products, in particular those that are...

Monday, May 2, 2022

Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: the European Commission publishes the Restrictions Roadmap

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On 25 April 2022, the European Commission published its “Restriction Roadmap” for harmful chemicals as part of its “Chemicals Strategy for Sustainabil...

Monday, May 2, 2022

EU publishes updated Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients

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On 29 April 2022, the Commission published in the Official Journal of the European Union Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/677 which is the update of th...

Thursday, April 21, 2022

New restrictions for Dihydroxyacetone applicable to all products

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This 22 April 2022 marks the entry into force of new restrictions under Regulation 2021/1099 for Dihydroxyacetone, particularly when used in non-oxidi...

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Europe notifies new regulation for 4 cosmetic ingredients (EDs, colorant, UV filters)

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The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming at modifying Annexes III (restricted substances) and VI (authorised UV fi...

Monday, April 4, 2022

European Commission launches the public consultation on the revision of the Cosmetics Regulation

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After the inception impact assessment published in October 2021, the European Commission has just opened the public consultation on the targeted revis...

Monday, March 28, 2022

What restrictions on cosmetics exports to Russia?

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Today, the restrictions established by Europe against Russia and Belarus due to the conflict in Ukraine also affect luxury products, including cosmeti...

Monday, March 21, 2022

European consultation on the evaluation of chemical substances

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The European Green Deal foresees the establishment of a “one substance, one assessment” process for chemical safety assessments. The Commission believ...

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Reminder: entry into force of the 4th CMR Regulation

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On this 1 March 2022, Regulation 2021/1902, the 4th annual text to ban or regulate substances recently classified as CMR, is coming into force. In par...

Monday, February 21, 2022

Europe notifies WTO of the ban on 12 nanomaterials

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The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming at banning 12 cosmetic ingredients in the form of nanomaterials for which...

Monday, February 14, 2022

The 5th European CMR Regulation notified to the WTO

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The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming to ban or regulate substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2021/849 (1...

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Regulation 2022/135: restrictions for Methyl-n-Methylanthranilate

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Regulation 2022/135 of 31 January 2022, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on February 1st, amends Annex III (restricted substanc...