EU PFAS in Europe: Restriction Process Enters a Critical Phase The proposed EU-wide restriction on PFAS is moving forward, with ECHA’s RAC opinion now adopted and SEAC’s draft opinion open for consultation until 25 May 2026. ECHA has framed this as the final opportunity for stakeholders to comment before the proposal moves toward the European Commission. Why it matters Key takeaway […]
EU Prostaglandin Analogues: Final Opinion of the SCCS The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published the final Opinion on prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products (notably lash and brow serums) on 10 February 2026. In 2022, SCCS was unable to conclude on safety due to insufficient data. Following new industry submissions, the Committee has now
EU Omnibus Act VIII: new CMR bans and restrictions published The European Union has formally published Regulation (EU) 2026/78, the eighth annual “CMR Omnibus” regulation amending the EU Cosmetics Regulation. The text transposes the 22nd ATP of the CLP Regulation into cosmetic law and introduces extensive changes to Annexes II, III, IV and V. Key regulatory changes include: Timeline
EU Titanium Dioxide: EU Formally Confirms End of Carcinogenic Classification On 10 December 2025, the European Commission confirmed in the Official Journal the annulment of the harmonised Carcinogen Category 2 classification for titanium dioxide (TiO₂) under the CLP Regulation. This follows the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decision of 1 August 2025, which upheld the annulment of part of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/217. As a
EU Thiomersal & Phenylmercuric salts – SCCS preliminary Opinion on mercury-based preservatives Regulatory context Mercury and its compounds are generally prohibited in cosmetics under Annex II (entry 221) of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Two exceptions still exist in Annex V (preservatives list): Due to the severe health risks associated with mercury, the European Commission asked the SCCS to reassess
Great Britain is moving forward with a new set of cosmetic regulatory updates that will reshape compliance requirements for ingredients, labelling, and product reformulation. Companies currently trading in the UK—or planning to enter the market—will need to anticipate these changes early to avoid supply chain disruption and reformulation bottlenecks. A regulatory proposal published by UK
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At the end of February, Canada notified to the World Trade Organisation (WHO) the proposal to amend the Cosmetics Regulations, which includes: This proposal is open for comments until the end of April. The requirement to include fragrance allergens on cosmetic labels would come into force two years after publication in the Canada Gazette, Part
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