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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, May 13, 2013
A European method to calculate the environmental footprintSubscribers only
It has just been released by the European Commission, and is in line with the European approach in favor of a "Single Market for Green Products" and w...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Update of the Annexes of the Cosmetics RegulationSubscribers only
A new Regulation, number 344/2013 dated 4 April, modifies the Regulation 1223/2009, so-called Cosmetics Regulation. The topic of this modification is ...
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
REACH: 62 new substances to be evaluatedSubscribers only
The first annual update of the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) is now available. It contains 115 substances to be evaluated, of which 62 are new...
Monday, March 25, 2013
New spray cans labellingSubscribers only
Due to the changes of the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling, Packaging of chemical substances and mixtures), the Directive 75/324 dealing with...
Monday, March 11, 2013
Replacement of animal testing: ECVAM strategy for skin sensitizationSubscribers only
The identification of chemicals that have the potential to induce skin sensitization is currently based on the use of animal tests since there are no ...
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
REACH: the first review of the CommissionSubscribers only
Late by eight months, the European Commission has released, on 5 February 2013, the REACH Review, a report on the implementation of the Regulation. A ...
Monday, January 28, 2013
Europe: Methylene glycol explained to consumersSubscribers only
In June 2012, the European Scientific Committee for the Consumer Safety (SCCS) released an Opinion in which it concluded that methylene glycol, used i...
Monday, January 21, 2013
Europe: the allergens explained to consumersSubscribers only
The Opinion had caused some buzz and concern among perfumers and cosmetics manufacturers: the European Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS)...
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Annex I: what does Part B contain?Subscribers only
During the 30th session of its Matinales de la Cosmétique, Sylvain-Romain Cotte, expert in cosmetic regulation, presented the details of the content o...
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Nanos: the European definitionSubscribers only
On 18 October 2011, the European Commission proposed a “universal definition of nanomaterials that shall be used for any regulatory purposes”, i.e. an...
Friday, October 26, 2012
Public consultation on New Challenges for Risk AssessmentSubscribers only
On 24 October, the European Commission and its 3 non-food Scientific Committees launched a consultation on the following discussion paper: Addressing ...
Friday, October 5, 2012
Europe: nano zinc explained to customersSubscribers only
Nanoparticles are the topic of the moment, even in the cosmetic world. They raise concerns and lead to recurrent controversies, especially those based...
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