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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.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
A corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 ("New Allergens" Regulation)Subscribers only
The European Commission has just published a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, which imposed mandatory labeling for a total of 80 substances i...
Friday, November 7, 2025
Administrative simplification: the Council of Europe's reservationsSubscribers only
On November 5, 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted its position on simplifying the requirements applicable to chemicals. With significant ...
Thursday, November 6, 2025
A corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2022/2195Subscribers only
The European Commission has just published a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2022/2195, which introduced new conditions of use for BHT, Homosalate, and...
Monday, October 27, 2025
Reminder: full implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/858Subscribers only
Regulation (EU) 2024/858 prohibits 12 ingredients in nano form and introduces new restrictions on Hydroxyapatite. It comes into force on this November...
Monday, October 27, 2025
Reminder: entry into force of several provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/996Subscribers only
On October 31 and November 1, 2025, several provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/996, which introduced restrictions on several endocrine disruptors and ...
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The European Commission proposes new “adjustments” for the application of the "Deforestation-free" RegulationSubscribers only
Already postponed for one year by a Regulation published at the end of 2024, Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, known as the “Deforestation-Free” Regulation, ...
Friday, October 17, 2025
"Microplastics" Regulation: first provisions come into forceSubscribers only
Published on September 27, 2023, Regulation (EC) No.2023/2055 introduced restrictions on synthetic polymer microparticles. The text sets out various d...
Thursday, October 16, 2025
An Implementing Regulation amends the ECHA fee systemSubscribers only
Initiated as part of the implementation of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS), one of the components of the Green Deal, the reform of the...
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Corrigendum to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009Subscribers only
On October 9, 2025, the Commission published a corrigendum to the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No.1223/2009 in five different language versions in the Of...
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
European consultation on a “Basic Regulation” for ECHASubscribers only
On October 7, 2025, the European Commission initiated an eight-week public consultation period on its proposal for a Basic Regulation of the European ...
Monday, September 22, 2025
Notification of an amendment to the "Microplastics" RegulationSubscribers only
On 17 September 2025, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation aimed at clarifying the terms of the restrictions applicable to synthetic po...
Monday, September 1, 2025
"Borderline" Manual: Version 5.5Subscribers only
The European Commission has just made available the new version (5.5) of the “Borderline” Manual, the guidelines drawn up by the sub-working group ded...
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