Some regulatory questions are easy to answer. Others are not, especially when a product sits between categories and does not fit neatly into one legal definition. At CE.way, we recently looked at a product that raised exactly this kind of question: should it be treated as a general consumer product under the General Product Safety […]
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 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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The European Parliament and Council have come to a provisional agreement on a set of new rules that target misleading marketing claims while aiming to provide consumers with more accurate product information. This agreement involves an update to the existing list of banned commercial practices in the EU and includes additional provisions to address deceptive
Introduction Microplastics have become a significant environmental concern due to their widespread presence in various ecosystems, including oceans, rivers, and even the atmosphere. The cosmetic industry has been under scrutiny for its contribution to microplastic pollution. In this blog, we will explore the issue of microplastics in the cosmetic industry, the existing regulations, and provide
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The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has adopted its opinion on the use of dihydroxyacetone (DHA) in cosmetic products. The final opinion was published on 9 March 2020. Dihydroxyacetone is currently not regulated under the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 but based on the available data on the safety of this substance, the SCCS
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Last week the UK confirmed that agreed Brexit deal between the EU and the UK, and today it was also confirmed by the EU parliament, which means that Brexit will take place as scheduled – on 31.1.2020. What does this mean for your EU and UK cosmetics compliance and of course sales of your cosmetic
Cosmetic Stability and Compatibility Testing The primary objective of conducting stability testing for a finished cosmetic product is to make sure that no detrimental changes in its intended physical, chemical and microbiological properties, as well as its safety and functional performance, occur during handling, transport and storage under appropriate conditions. Compatibility test is likewise carried out
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