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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.
Friday, November 29, 2013
ECHA: evaluation results for 4 CoRAP substancesSubscribers only
ECHA has just published the conclusion documents on the evaluation of four substances (all used in cosmetic products) as part of the Community Rolling...
Thursday, November 28, 2013
1197/2013: a "hair dyes" RegulationSubscribers only
Although it is dated November 25, 2013… it is applicable as from July 11, 2013! This new regulation is part of the outcome of the overall safety asses...
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Cosmetic short news: Guidance CLPSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief: Guidance CLP - Modification of the CLP regulation - The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl te...
Thursday, November 7, 2013
The Commission publishes a manual to classify "borderline" productsSubscribers only
Cosmeto-textiles, skin wipes, nasal sprays, anti-wrinkles products… Are my products cosmetic products or not? Which regulatory framework applies? It i...
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Phenoxyethanol, o-Phenylphenol: Europe is looking for scientific dataSubscribers only
Further to the warnings by the French ANSM about the safety of use of two preservatives, Phenoxyethanol and o-Phenylphenol, in cosmetic products, the ...
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Cosmetic short news: Modification of the CLP regulationSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief: Modification of the CLP regulation - The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylp...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Claims: the GuidelinesSubscribers only
We knew the main lines: they are now official and guidelines. In parallel with Regulation 655/2013 on Common Criteria regulating the use of cosmetic c...
Monday, September 16, 2013
European consultation on parabensSubscribers only
As you know, parabens use in cosmetics has been questioned for several years. The most questioned are Butylparaben and Propylparaben, for which the Eu...
Monday, August 19, 2013
A European consultation on MCIT and MITSubscribers only
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCIT) and Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) are preservatives often used in cosmetics, in any kind of product. Though allowed a...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Europe: nano-zinc explained to consumers (2nd time)Subscribers only
It is a habit now for the European Commission, especially when “sensitive” or “topical” cosmetic ingredients are involved: soon after the release of t...
Thursday, August 8, 2013
European consultation on Methylene glycolSubscribers only
Methylene glycol, or hydrated formaldehyde, is currently not restricted after the regulation on cosmetics, contrary to formaldehyde per se. However, t...
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Cosmetics: the new Regulation, in shortSubscribers only
Since 11 July 2013, a new European Regulation, the Regulation n° 1223/2009, governs cosmetics. It has been designed to provide the consumer with an in...
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