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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.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Brexit, customs and VAT: a guide from the European CommissionSubscribers only
The European Commission just stepped up its “no-deal” outreach to EU businesses in the area of customs and indirect taxation such as VAT, given the ri...
Monday, February 18, 2019
Coming soon a mandatory marking for wipesSubscribers only
On 12 February 2019, the European Union forwarded to the WTO a draft Directive aimed at reducing the environmental impact of certain products containi...
Monday, February 4, 2019
Microplastics, Formaldehyde, D4, D5 and D6: ECHA's proposals for restrictionsSubscribers only
On 30 January 2019, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) published three proposals for restrictions on substances used in cosmetics. They concern micropla...
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
4 draft Regulations approved by the Standing Committee on Cosmetic ProductsSubscribers only
At its meeting on 10 December 2018, the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products gave a favourable opinion on four Regulations amending the Annexes to ...
Thursday, January 3, 2019
A new glossary of cosmetic ingredients soon to be adoptedSubscribers only
On 20 December 2018, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Decision to establish a glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labe...
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
REACH: new registration requirements for nanomaterialsSubscribers only
On 3 December 2018, the European Commission adopted the revision of several Annexes of the REACH Regulation, including a specific revision of the info...
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,...
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