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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.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Endocrine disruptors: 1st call for data from the European CommissionSubscribers only
On 16 May 2019, the European Commission published a Call for data for 14 substances with with potential endocrine-disrupting properties used in cosmet...
Monday, May 13, 2019
Publication of the new European glossary of cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
The glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labelling of cosmetic products has just been published in European Commission Decision 2019/701...
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Regulation 2019/698: New restrictions for ClimbazoleSubscribers only
Regulation 2019/698 of 30 April 2019, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 7 May 2019, amends Annexes III (Restricted substances...
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Regulation 2019/681: 2-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine prohibitedSubscribers only
Regulation 2019/681 of 30 April 2019, published in Official Journal of the European Union on May 2 2019, includes 2-Chloro-p-Phenylenediamine, as well...
Monday, May 6, 2019
Regulation 2019/680: a new authorized UV filterSubscribers only
Regulation 2019/680 of 30 April 2019, published in Official Journal of the European Union on May 2 2019, amends Annex VI (UV filters) to Cosmetics Reg...
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
CoRAP 2019-2021: 100 substances to be evaluatedSubscribers only
ECHA has adopted the updated Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for 2019-2021 with 100 substances to be evaluated, some of which are used in cosmet...
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Microplastics restrictions: the ECHA's consultationSubscribers only
In the framework of the EU plastics strategy and at the request of the European Commission, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) prepared a restrictio...
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
A new preservative (HEPB) authorized at the end of 2019Subscribers only
On 28 March 201p, the European Union transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation aimed to authorise the use of a new preservative - Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Buta...
Monday, April 1, 2019
European regulatory news: an update by Salvatore D'AcuntoSubscribers only
As usual, Salvatore D’Acunto, Head of Unit - Health Technologies and Cosmetics of the European Commission, spoke at the Regulatory Meetings organised ...
Monday, March 25, 2019
New coatings for nano-TiO2 soon to be authorizedSubscribers only
On 21 March 201p, the European Union transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation aimed to authorise the use of additional coating materials for the UV-filte...
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Brexit: the impacts on REACHSubscribers only
On 27 February 2019, the European Commission published a new notice to encourage economic operators to prepare for the United Kingdom’s exit from the ...
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
ECHA: "REACH data compliance needs to improve"Subscribers only
ECHA has published its annual evaluation report, delivering updated statistics on evaluated substances and registration dossiers, and giving advice to...
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