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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.
Monday, December 10, 2018
Labelling of allergens: the European Commission launches its impact assessmentSubscribers only
Since the CSSC opinion recommending the labelling on cosmetic packaging of more than 80 fragrance components with allergenic potential (instead of 26 ...
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
The impact of Brexit on cosmetics: a notice from the European CommissionSubscribers only
On 29 November 2018, the European Commission published a notice to encourage all interested parties, and especially economic operators, to get prepare...
Monday, December 3, 2018
ECHA: "Microplastics likely to accumulate in terrestrial and freshwater environments"
The European Commission has asked ECHA to investigate whether an EU-wide restriction for intentionally added microplastics would be warranted. ECHA is...
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Regulation 2018/1847: decrease of o-Phenylphenol concentration, prohibition of its saltsSubscribers only
Regulation 2018/1847 of 26 November 2018, published in Official Journal of the European Union on November 27, amends Annex V (preservatives) to Cosmet...
Monday, November 19, 2018
European regulatory newsSubscribers only
Endocrine disrupters, CMR, nanos, preservatives, allergens, claims, ingredient glossary… At the 16th Cosmetic Valley Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress...
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Review of Cosmetics Regulation for endocrine disruptors: the report from the European CommissionSubscribers only
It was stated by its Article 15: the Commission was to review the Cosmetics Regulation with regard to substances with endocrine-disrupting properties,...
Thursday, October 25, 2018
CoRAP: ECHA's proposal for 2019-2021Subscribers only
ECHA has published its amended proposal for chemical substances evaluation planning under CoRAP for the years 2019-2021. On the agenda: 100 substances...
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Climbazole: Europe is planning new restrictionsSubscribers only
On 18 October 2018, the European Union transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation to refine the restrictions for the use of Climbazole as a preservative an...
Monday, October 15, 2018
Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine: a new UV filter soon to be added in Annex VI to the Cosmetics RegulationSubscribers only
On October 8, 2018, the European Union had transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed to add Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine to the list of authorised...
Monday, September 24, 2018
RAC concludes on 14 opinions on harmonised classification and labellingSubscribers only
ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) adopted its opinions on 14 harmonised classification and labelling proposals. Several substances are used i...
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Brexit: get ready for... all the scenarios!Subscribers only
The European Commission published a Communication on preparing for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU outlining the ongoing work on the preparation for a...
Monday, July 16, 2018
Tagetes added in Annexes II & III to Cosmetics RegulationSubscribers only
Regulation 2018/978 of 9 July 2018, published in Official Journal of the European Union on 12 July, amends Annexes II (banned substances) and III (res...
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