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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.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Europe notifies the 18th ATP of the CLP to the WTOSubscribers only
On 2 August 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation which constitutes the 18th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific ...
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Public consultation on revision of CLP RegulationSubscribers only
On August 9, 2021, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the revision of the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packagi...
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
CLH consultation for Methylenedioxyphenyl MethylpropanalSubscribers only
On August 9, 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a consultation on a proposal for harmonized classification and labelling of Methy...
Monday, August 23, 2021
Nanomaterials: the European Commission's reportSubscribers only
Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 provides that the European Commission is required to submit to the European Parliament and the Counci...
Monday, August 23, 2021
Reminder: HICC, Atranol et Chloroatranol totally prohibited as of August 23, 2021Subscribers only
This August 23, 2021 marks the total ban on the use of three fragrance allergens: Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (HICC), as well as Atra...
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Registration of the European citizens’ initiative "European EcoScore"Subscribers only
On 30 June 2021, the European Commission decided to register the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled “European EcoScore”, a mandatory label p...
Monday, July 19, 2021
Registration of the European citizens’ initiative "Save cruelty-free cosmetics"Subscribers only
On 30 June 2021, the European Commission decided to register the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled “Save cruelty-free cosmetics - Commit to...
Monday, July 19, 2021
2 cosmetic ingredients added to the Candidate List (REACH)Subscribers only
On July 8, 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added eight substances to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) for Autho...
Monday, July 12, 2021
Regulation 2021/1099: Ban on Deoxyarbutin, restrictions for DihydroxyacetoneSubscribers only
Regulation 2021/1099 of July 5, 2021, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on July 6, amends Annexes II (prohibited substances) and...
Monday, July 12, 2021
Silver: ECHA launches a targeted consultation on harmonized classification and labellingSubscribers only
On July 6, 2021, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) opened a targeted consultation on the harmonized classification and labelling of silver (nano and no...
Monday, July 12, 2021
CLH consultations for Propyl Gallate and SulfurSubscribers only
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched two consultations on proposals for changes in harmonised classification and labelling. One invo...
Monday, June 21, 2021
(Slight) amendments to the 3rd CMR and 14th ATP to CLPSubscribers only
On 17 June 2021, the European Commission published two corrigenda, to correct the entry numbers, on the one hand of Titanium dioxide in the form of po...
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