July 2026

July monthly roundup

EU News Updated European Cosmetic Ingredients Glossary Becomes Mandatory on 30 July 2026 The European Glossary of Common Ingredient Names was published in July 2025 and will become mandatory on30 July 2026. It provides the official INCI-style names that must appear in ingredient lists on cosmetic product labels. What this means for brands: Formaldehyde Releaser Labeling: New EU […]

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Is Your Skincare Actually Working? Cosmetic Testing Has the Answer

“We do not need to be perfect — and neither does our skin.” Skincare should not be about chasing perfection. It should be about understanding what the skin needs, what a cosmetic product can realistically do, and whether the claims behind that product are supported by evidence. A product may claim to improve the appearance

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June monthly roundup

EU PPWR — Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation starts to bite The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation reshapes how cosmetic packaging is designed, composed, labelled and recycled. It applies directly in every Member State, so requirements are harmonised across the bloc. Cosmetics is among the most exposed sectors given the variety of formats

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