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The EU "Deforestation-free" Regulation in the time of simplificationSubscribers only

Following the agreement reached between the European co-legislators in December 2025, the Commission published, on 4 May 2026, a report on the simplification of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, known as the “Deforestation-free” Regulation or EUDR, along with a series of additional measures aimed at ensuring smoother implementation by the time it enters into force on the 30 December 2026.

Omnibus VI: let the trilogue beginSubscribers only

Following the European Parliament’s adoption of its position on Omnibus VI (the European Commission’s proposal to simplify the requirements applicable to chemicals) during its plenary session on 29 April 2026, the focus now shifts to the trilogue – the negotiations between the Commission, the Council and the Parliament.

Regulation (EU) 2026/909: new restrictions for 12 cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only

On 28 April 2026, the Commission published Regulation (EU) 2026/909 in the Official Journal of the European Union, amending Annexes II, III, V, and VI to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 to update the conditions of use for 12 ingredients. Its provisions will enter into force from 1 January 2027.

4-MBC, Silver, Hexyl salicylate... what’s changing on 1 May 2026Subscribers only

This 1 May 2026 marks the entry into force of the provisions of two European regulations, with practical implications for several ingredients, including the UV filter 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (4-MBC), Silver, Hexyl Salicylate, and the preservatives o-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate… A reminder of the new restrictions.

Omnibus VI: the controversy continuesSubscribers only

The European Parliament’s amendments to Omnibus VI (and in particular Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation on CMRs), adopted by the Committee on 15 April 2026, have not settled all concerns. Whilst industry representatives welcome the prospect of an “effective regulatory framework”, consumer organisations and certain politicians are up in arms.
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...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Coronavirus: Guidance from the European Commission to speed up production of essential protectionsSubscribers only
In the context of the coronavirus outbreak, the European Commission has released guidance to assist manufacturers in ramping up production of essentia...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Brexit: European Commission updates its "Cosmetics" guidanceSubscribers only
On 17 March 2020, the European Commission published an updated and extended version of the Brexit preparation aid leaflet for economic operators in th...
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
ECHA measures to speed up the supply of disinfectantsSubscribers only
As the COVID-19 pandemic grows, it is essential for healthcare professionals and European citizens to have access to more disinfectants. To improve th...
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
ECHA adopts CoRAP 2020-2022 with 27 "cosmetic" substancesSubscribers only
ECHA adopted the updated Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. It includes a total of 74 substances to be evaluated...
Monday, March 23, 2020
ECHA details its support to the European effort against coronavirusSubscribers only
In a press release published on 20 March 2020, ECHA announced that the Agency will, together with the European Commission, support Member States and i...
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
ECHA: SEAC adopts final opinion on restriction of D4, D5 and D6Subscribers only
It was already known that ECHA’s two Committees, the RAC (Committee for Risk Assessment) and the SEAC (Committee for Socio-economic Analysis), had exp...
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