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September montly roundup
EU environmental claims: Directive (EU) 2024/825 applies from 27 September 2026 Environmental claims can describe…
EU proposes broader permitted use of silver in cosmetic products
The European Commission is proposing to broaden the permitted use of micron-sized silver powder in…
Greenwashing rules take effect on 27 September 2026
Environmental claims on cosmetic packaging and marketing are about to face a much harder test….
PPWR is now applicable: what should companies be checking first?
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Regulation (EU) 2025/40, has applied since 12 August…
August Monthly Roundup
EU Commission Opens Three Consultations on PPWR Requirements The European Commission has opened three consultations…
July monthly roundup
EU News Updated European Cosmetic Ingredients Glossary Becomes Mandatory on 30 July 2026 The European Glossary…
Is Your Skincare Actually Working? Cosmetic Testing Has the Answer
“We do not need to be perfect — and neither does our skin.” Skincare should…
June monthly roundup
EU PPWR — Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation starts to bite The EU’s new Packaging…
When a Nail Product Sits Between GPSR and Cosmetic Regulation: Why Classification Is Not Always Clear-Cut
Some regulatory questions are easy to answer. Others are not, especially when a product sits…
May monthly roundup
EU 8 New Cosmetic Substances Fully Restricted Since May 1, 2026 Regulation (EU) 2026/78 has…
EU fragrance allergen labelling: what beauty brands need to do before July 31, 2026
Regulatory update · 4 min read On July 27, 2023, the European Commission published Regulation (EU)…
April monthly roundup
EU Regulation (EU) 2026/909: New Restrictions for 12 Cosmetic Ingredients The European Commission has adopted Regulation…
March monthly roundup
EU PFAS in Europe: Restriction Process Enters a Critical Phase The proposed EU-wide restriction on PFAS is…
February monthly roundup
EU Prostaglandin Analogues: Final Opinion of the SCCS The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published…
January monthly roundup
EU Omnibus Act VIII: new CMR bans and restrictions published The European Union has formally…