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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.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Cosmetics for children: European recommendations for an increased safetySubscribers only
The Committee of European Ministers (the decision-making body of the European Council, comprising the Foreign Affairs Ministries of the Member-states,...
Friday, March 9, 2012
Clarification of the absence of European harmonised standard for natural and organic cosmetics Subscribers only
On March 1st, the European Commission has reminded the professionals of the cosmetic world that advertising claims by some certification bodies that t...
Monday, January 16, 2012
Notification Portal: a communiqué from BrusselsSubscribers only
Under the title "EU citizens to benefit from the new Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP)", Brussels has announced the launch of this new tool...
Monday, January 9, 2012
REACH: 2013, the next deadline for registrationSubscribers only
Where are we with REACH? The European REACH regulation was implemented on 1 June 2007. The registration of substances began on 1 December 2008, and th...
Friday, October 21, 2011
Parabens: what about children under three?Subscribers only
The question had been asked by Denmark, which had decided to go farther than the requirements of the European regulation and to ban, on its territory,...
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Cosmetic in food-like packaging: Dangerous Liaisons?Subscribers only
It is a shampoo that looks like a mini-bottle of milk … or a refill of cream that comes in a small bottle like you see some stewed fruit … It is frien...
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl: A New Ingredient in Our CosmeticsSubscribers only
Following an industry request, and after the opinion of the CSPC (European Scientific Committee on Consumer Products), Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (CAS...
Sunday, January 3, 2010
The Absolute of Lemongrass Newly Authorized in Cosmetic PerfumesSubscribers only
Up to the present, and since an opinion given in May 2000 by the scientific committee of European cosmetic products European, the use of the oil of ve...
Monday, March 23, 2009
A new European Regulation on Cosmetic ProductsSubscribers only
On Tuesday 24 March, 2009, the European Parliament has endorsed a new European Regulation on Cosmetic Products, which will replace the Directive (dati...
Monday, February 9, 2009
Europe Prohibits 2 New Cosmetic IngredientsSubscribers only
There is a new European Directive, adopted February 4, which once again modifies regulations concerning cosmetic products (currently in the course of ...
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