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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, July 15, 2020
ECHA's consultation on the restriction of microplasticsSubscribers only
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the restriction of microplastics intentionally added to products and is seeking...
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Endocrine disruptors: a new in vitro test methodSubscribers only
European Joint Research Centre announces that the AR-CALUX® method was validated by the JRC’s EU Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testi...
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Butylparaben added to the Candidate ListSubscribers only
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just added four new substances to the Candidate List, which identifies the substances that are candidates for...
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
European Commission calls for data on prostaglandins used in cosmeticsSubscribers only
As the European Commission has concerns about their use in cosmetic products, especially for eyelash growth, it invites any interested parties to subm...
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
ECHA: Member State Committee does not validate the classification of resorcinol as SVHCSubscribers only
At its June meeting, the Member State Committee (MSC) did not unanimously support France’s proposal to identify resorcinol as an SVHC. However, the co...
Monday, June 15, 2020
ECHA: RAC backs restricting intentional uses of microplasticsSubscribers only
RAC has adopted its opinion on ECHA’s proposal to restrict the use of microplastics that are intentionally added to products on the EU/EEA market, in ...
Monday, June 8, 2020
Many non-compliant or ineffective hand disinfectants in EuropeSubscribers only
The information is provided by ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency): several European Union countries have signalled to the Commission that the Covid-...
Monday, May 11, 2020
Reminder: the European Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients applicable since May 8thSubscribers only
Published via an European Commission Decision 2019/701 of 5 April 2019, the Glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labelling of cosmetic p...
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Reminder: the 2nd CMR Regulation applicable since 1st May 2020Subscribers only
Published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 25 November 2019, Regulation 2019/1966 came fully into force on 1 May. This second text int...
Monday, April 27, 2020
EU Endocrine disruptors regulation: what do stakeholders think?Subscribers only
As part of its “Fitness Check” on endocrine disruptors (a review of existing regulations to assess whether they are relevant and effective for the man...
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
ECHA's targeted consultation on the classification Repr. 1B of two cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
On 7 April 2020, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a targeted consultation on three substances, two of which can be used in cosmetic products:...
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Europe notifies WTO of forthcoming restrictions for HEMA / di-HEMA TMHDCSubscribers only
On March 27, 2020, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation intended to limit the use of nail products containing HEMA and di-HEMA...
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