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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, August 24, 2015
The SCCS at the time of renewalSubscribers only
Some changes to expect in the functioning and membership of Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). The Decision of the European Commission on...
Thursday, August 6, 2015
MI: European consultation for minimum regulationsSubscribers only
Following the various warnings on its strong allergenic potential and the Opinions of the SCCS (Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety), which recom...
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Regulation 2015/1298: ban of UV filter 3-Benzylidene CamphorSubscribers only
With this new regulation, published on 28 July 2015, the European Commission follows the opinion of SCCS (Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety) wh...
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Hair dyes: a regulation to limit nine substancesSubscribers only
The regulation 2015/1190 of 20 July 2015 is amending Annex III to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, dedicated to restricted substances. Nine hair dye in...
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
JRC published its options for the review of the EC nanomaterial definitionSubscribers only
On July 10, 2015, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published science-based options to improve the clarity and the practical application of the Euro...
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
European explanations on silica in nanoformSubscribers only
Nanomaterials and their nanoparticles in cosmetic products have been raising questions and concerns. In March 2015, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on ...
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
EU joins CITES ConventionSubscribers only
On July 8, the EU became the 181st party to join the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The Convention covers more t...
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
ECHA proposes 15 substances for REACH authorisationSubscribers only
15 substances of very high concern (SVHCs) are recommended to be added to the REACH Authorisation List. These substances were prioritised from the Can...
Monday, June 22, 2015
Cosmetic ingredients: 4 EU notifications to WTOSubscribers only
The European Commission just transmitted to WTO four draft regulations aimed to amend the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. On the agenda: regulatory ch...
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
European Commission: Call for data on nano Colloidal SilverSubscribers only
In the framework of Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, the European Commission calls for data on the ingredient Colloidal Silver [nano]. The p...
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
In short - CoRAP 2015-2017 adoptedSubscribers only
ECHA has adopted the new Community rolling action plan (CoRAP). Based on the update proposal published in October 2014, the final list substances that...
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Animal testing: debate between PETA and EuropeSubscribers only
As from March 11, 2013, the Regulation that governs cosmetic products in Europe (no 1223/2009) introduced the principle of a total ban on testing cosm...
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