EU Commission Opens Three Consultations on PPWR Requirements The European Commission has opened three consultations on two implementing acts and one delegated act under Article 7 of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40. Article 7 establishes requirements concerning minimum recycled content in plastic packaging. The forthcoming measures are expected to provide the technical […]
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
EU 8 New Cosmetic Substances Fully Restricted Since May 1, 2026 Regulation (EU) 2026/78 has officially entered into full application, introducing restrictions and prohibitions for 18 substances newly classified as CMRs under the CLP Regulation. Among the substances now prohibited in cosmetics are: At the same time, substances such as Hexyl Salicylate and silver powder
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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EU NEWS Key Updates on EU Regulation 2024/2865 for the Cosmetics Industry The European Union recently published Regulation 2024/2865, introducing significant updates to the Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) of chemical substances and mixtures. This regulation aims to enhance consumer safety and transparency in product formulations and presents opportunities and responsibilities for stakeholders in the cosmetics sector.
EU NEWS Styralyl Alcohol Evaluation Results Released: Potential Health Impacts for Cosmetic Use On October 16, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Italy’s conclusions on the evaluation of Styralyl Alcohol (1-phenylethanol), completed as part of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP). This assessment raises significant health concerns about this widely used fragrance ingredient. 📋
