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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, April 17, 2017
o-Phenylphenol and its salts: Consultation by the European CommissionSubscribers only
On 11 April 2017, the European Commission has launched a public consultation on its proposal to make regulations evolve as regard the cosmetic ingredi...
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
ECHA makes available REACH data on 15,000 substancesSubscribers only
Key information on around 15,000 chemicals can now be downloaded and used on ECHA website. According to the European Chemicals Agency, researchers, re...
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
CoRAP 2017-2019 adoptedSubscribers only
ECHA has adopted the updated Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for 2017-2019 with 115 substances to be evaluated. According to the plan, 22 Member...
Monday, March 20, 2017
Cosmetics safety: a factsheet from the European Commission
Consumers continually expose themselves to chemicals through the use of a wide range of personal care products. To reassure them about the safety of c...
Monday, March 13, 2017
Peanut & wheat protein in cosmetics: new restrictions in 2018Subscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed at restricting the peanut protein level of peanut oil, its extracts and its de...
Thursday, February 23, 2017
D4 and D5 restricted to 0.1% in rinse-off cosmetics in 2017Subscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed at restricting the use of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and decamethylcycl...
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Benzopheneone-3: 6% maximum from September 3, 2017Subscribers only
Regulation 2017/238 of 10 February 2017, published in Official Journal of the European Union on 11 February, amends Annex VI (UV-filters) of Cosmetics...
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Hair dyes: new regulation for 17 substancesSubscribers only
Regulation 2017/237 of 10 February 2017, published in Official Journal of the European Union on 11 February, amends Annex III (restricted substances) ...
Monday, February 13, 2017
Reminder: MIT is now banned in leave-on productsSubscribers only
Over the past few months, the noose had been tightening around Methylisothiazolinone. It was banned in leave-on cosmetics as from 12 February 2017, an...
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
MBBT [nano] in Anne VI to the Cosmetics Regulation in 2017Subscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation aimed at allowing the use of MBBT (Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphen...
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
The use of Zinc oxide to be limited in 2017 in EuropeSubscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed at restricting the use of Zinc oxide as a colorant in uncoated non-nano form i...
Monday, January 9, 2017
Ban of three fragrance allergens in… 4 years!
The European Union has just transmitted to WTO a draft regulation to ban the use of three fragrance allergens in cosmetic products. The text should en...
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