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To assist enterprises, member state regulatory authorities, and the public in understanding the new rules, the European Commission released the Implementation Guide for the REACH Microplastics Restriction (Annex XVII Entry 78) in April 2025. Developed by ECHA Read more…
Conclusion of the opinion:
This is a call for data on the safety of phytonadione epoxide (Vitamin K oxide) (CAS No. 25486-55-9, EC No. 247-022-9) under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on Read more…
In the light of new data released by the European Commission following a request for access to information, Cosmetics Europe re-affirms that the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) manifestly overestimates the contribution of cosmetics Read more…
On 22 May 2025, the European Commission published the first official list classifying countries according to their level of risk under Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 against deforestation. This classification assesses the risk that a country or region represents for the Read more…
The European Commission is currently consulting on a draft implementing regulation that will provide further detail on how to report discarded unsold consumer products under the ESPR. The consultation closes on 10 July, is expected Read more…
The European Commission has adopted the 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP9 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 through Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222. This update concerns the harmonised classification and Read more…
On 6 June 2025, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of prostaglandin analogues in cosmetic products. The prostaglandin analogues taken into consideration are Methylamido-Dihydro-Noralfaprostal (MDN) with (CAS No. 155206-01-2), Isopropyl Cloprostenate (IPCP) Read more…
On 6 June 2025, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of Tea Tree Oil (CAS/EC No. 68647-73-4 /285-377-1) in cosmetic products.
This is a call for data on the safety of phytonadione epoxide (Vitamin K oxide) (CAS No. 25486-55-9, EC No. 247-022-9) under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on Read more…
On 21 May 2025, the European Commission informed the World Trade Organization of the draft Omnibus Act VIII, which proposes amendments to Annexes II, III, IV, and V of the Cosmetics Regulation.
On 13 May 2025, the Official Journal of the EU released Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/877. This Regulation covers substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction substances (CMR). In the EU Cosmetics Regulation, CMR substances should Read more…
On April 15, 2025, the EU Commission published a new Guidance Document, new frequently asked questions (FAQs), and a proposal for a new Delegated Act designed to simplify the compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
This is a call for data on the safety of glyoxylic acid (CAS No. 298-12-4, EC No. 206-058-5) in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on Read more…
This is a call for data to assess the aggregate exposure to salicylic acid from various salicylic esters used in cosmetic products in the framework of the Cosmetic Product Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
Several questions were asked about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that we would like to answer in this post.
The EU cosmetics industry is seeking legal clarification from the Court of Justice of the EU on the new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive. The legal requirements must be based on the use of ingredients that Read more…
The EU institutions have entered a negotiation phase for the Green Claims Directive, which focuses on environmental claims. This phase, known as trilogues, involves discussions between representatives from the EU Parliament, the Council, and the Read more…
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the approximately hundred naturally occurring cannabinoids found in Cannabis plants and may account for up to 40 % of the plant’s extract. However, there is no definition of CBD in Read more…
On 17 February 2025, the SCCS published the preliminary scientific advice on the safety of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate – DHHB (CAS/EC No. 302776-68-7/443-860-6) in cosmetic products for children.
On 16 January 2025, the UK notified the WTO of an amendment to Annex III of its cosmetics regulation, introducing new restrictions on the use of Methyl Salicylate.
The EU Commission has released version 5.4 of the EU Borderline Manual, which is now available for download.
Preliminary Opinion open for comments – Deadline for comments: 17 February 2025
On 23 January 2025, the SCCS published the final scientific advice on the safety of HC Red No. 18 (CAS No. 1444596-49-9) in cosmetic products.
On 13 January 2025, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of Salicylic Acid (CAS No. 69-72-7, EC No. 200-712-3) in cosmetic products for children.
On 13 January 2025, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of Butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7) in cosmetic products for children.
On 19 December 2024, the SCCS published the final addendum to the scientific opinion on the safety of Hexyl Salicylate (CAS no 6259-76-3) in cosmetic products for children below 3 years of age.
On 6 December 2024, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held. List of points discussed
On 10 December 2024, the SCCS published the scientific advice on the safety of HC Red No. 18 (CAS No. 1444596-49-9) in cosmetic products.
On 12 November 2024, the SCCS published a preliminary opinion on the safety of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (CAS No. 5466-77-3/83834-59-7, EC No. 226-775-7/629-661-9) in cosmetic products.
On 6 November 2024, the SCCS published a preliminary opinion on the safety of Benzophenone-1 (CAS No. 131-56-6, EC No. 205-029-4) in cosmetic products.
On 25 October 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary addendum to the scientific opinion on the safety of Hexyl Salicylate (CAS no 6259-76-3) in cosmetic products for children below 3 years of age.
On 25 October 2024, the SCCS published the opinion on the safety of the fragrance ingredient Acetylated Vetiver Oil – AVO (CAS No 84082-84-8, EC No 282-031-1) in sprayable cosmetic products.
On 25 October 2024, the SCCS published a scientific advice on the safety of HC Yellow 16 (CAS No. 1184721-10-5) in cosmetic products.
On 25 October 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the safety of Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate (CAS/EC No. 90-43-7/201-993-5 and 132-27-4/205-055-6) in cosmetic products.
On 25 October 2024, the SCCS published the opinion on the safety of the new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano form) in cosmetic products.
On 16 December 2024, the Council adopted the final legal text for a harmonized EU regulation on packaging and packaging waste. The regulation will then enter into force at the beginning of 2025 after publication Read more…
The revised Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation published on 20 November 2024. It enters into force on 10 December 2024 with most provisions becoming mandatory from 1 July 2026 (18 months), and the remaining provisions Read more…
The European Parliament and the Council have negotiated a provisional agreement on a directive on urban waste water management from autumn 2023 until this spring. On 5 November, the member states adopted it at the Read more…
The European Commission recently published a Q&A document to address some questions concerning the application of the General Product Safety Regulation (Regulation EU 2023/988). From 13 December 2024, only GPSR compliant product can be placed on the EU Read more…
The European Commission has prepared a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide preliminary clarifications on the new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force on July 18, 2024. The ESPR aims to set Read more…
Regulation (EU) 2024/2462, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on September 20, 2024, amends Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006). It introduces restrictions on undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts, Read more…
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has classified talc as a Category 1B Carcinogen, Mutagen, or Reproductive toxin (CMR).
On 2 October 2024, the Commission published additional guidance documents and a stronger international cooperation framework to support global stakeholders, Member States and third countries in their preparations for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation.
The Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564 of 19 June 2024 amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the harmonised classification and labelling of certain substances has been published. This Read more…
The European Commission has published the draft document for the 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling, and packaging of substances and mixtures (the CLP Regulation). The Annex Read more…
On 14 June 2024, the Council decided on its “general approach” to the Detergent Regulation. Makeup brush cleansers and washing detergents are some examples of products falling under this regulation. Among other things, the council Read more…
A survey has been launched regarding the provisions for unsold consumer products under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
The European Commission has published a consultation relating to the design of the harmonised waste sorting labels that are being introduced under the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
The EU regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases (i) includes bans from January 1, 2025 also against placing on the EU market (ii) personal care products (eg mousse, cream, foam, liquids or sprays) containing fluorinated greenhouse Read more…
200 PFAS substances have been restricted since February 2023.
On 23 July 2024, Scotland notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Regulation titled “TheEnvironmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (Scotland) Regulations 2024″.These regulations propose to introduce a ban on the supply and Read more…
On 26 August 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the fragrance ingredient Citral concerning the skin sensitisation endpoint.
The Regulation 2024/858 of 14 March 2024 amended Annexes II (prohibited substances) and III (restricted ingredients) of European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 to ban 12 nano-form ingredients and introduce new restrictions on Hydroxyapatite. A corrigendum to these restrictions was published in the Official Journal of the European Read more…
On 27 May 2024, the European Commission published the Regulation (EU) 2024/1435 of 24 May 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards establishing Read more…
On 1 April 2024, the European Commission started a consultation inviting any interested parties to submit data, scientific evidence and relevant information about aggregate exposure to salicylic acid from the use of salicylic esters in Read more…
On 1 August 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary scientific advice on the safety of hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 (Colipa No B123) used in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments was set by Read more…
On 1 August 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of o-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate (CAS/EC No. 90-43-7/201-993-5 and 132-27-4/205-055-6) used in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments is on 27 September Read more…
On 26 July 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary addendum to SCCS/1658/23 to cover children’s exposure to Hexyl Salicylate (hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) from cosmetic products.
On 26 July 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the safety of Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS No.204-112-2, EC No.115-86-6).
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force on 18 July 2024, is the cornerstone of the Commission’s approach to more environmentally sustainable and circular products. Products and the way we use them can have Read more…
On 3 June 2024, ahead of the adoption of the provisional agreement on the Green Claims Directive by the Council of the EU later that month, Cosmetics Europe together with 11 other industry associations called Read more…
On 4 July 2024, Cosmetics Europe released the updated version of a joint guidance document on the EU Microplastics Restriction to help the cosmetics industry understand the key elements of the restriction. The updated document Read more…
On 19 June 2024, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held. The points of the previous meeting were agreed upon and published. Below is a summary of the Read more…
On 3 July 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the safety of Silver in cosmetic products.
On 20 June 2024, the SCCS 8th plenary meeting was held. Below is a summary of the points discussed in this WG meeting.
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the “Omnibus VII” regulation on June 24. The adoption is expected to take place during the 3rd quarter of 2025.
On 30 May 2024, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held.
On 27 May 2024, the Council adopted the final text for the regulation ecodesign for sustainable products, which sets requirements for sustainable products. Earlier this spring the European Parliament approved the text.
On 21-22 May 2024, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held. The points of the previous meeting were agreed upon and published. Below is a summary of the Read more…
On 15 May 2024, the Council adopted its position (negotiating mandate) on the toy safety regulation that updates the rules to protect children from risks related to the use of toys. While the current legislation Read more…
The Commission requests an addendum to SCCS/1658/23 to cover children’s exposure to HexylSalicylate (hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) from cosmetic products.
On 27 May 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of the new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano form) in cosmetic products. The SCCS adopted this document at its plenary meeting on Read more…
On 27 May 2024, the European Commission published the Regulation (EU) 2024/1435 of 24 May 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards establishing Read more…
On 23 May 2024, the SCCS published the final scientific advice on the safety of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) with CAS/EC numbers (13463-67-7/236-675-5, 1317-70-0/215-280-1, 1317-80-2/215-282-2) with a focus on genotoxicity and exposure via the inhalation and Read more…
On 6 May 2024, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held.
On 24-25 April 2024, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held. The points of the previous meeting were agreed upon and published. Below is a summary of the Read more…
On 17 May 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1328, amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of theCouncil concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation Read more…
On 23 April 2024, the European Parliament plenary session formally adopted a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC.
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic, the Environment Secretary confirmed on 22 April 2024.
On 23 April 2024, Cosmetics Europe and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) welcomed the European Parliament vote on the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packing of chemicals (CLP). The vote confirms Read more…
On 23 April 2024, the European Parliament adopted the provisional agreement between the EU Parliament and the Council of Ministers on the revised CLP regulation.
On 10 April 2024, the European Parliament formally adopted the final agreement on the recast of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD). With 481 votes in favour, 79 against, and 26 abstentions, Parliament adopted the deal Read more…
On 24 April 2024, Cosmetics Europe welcomes the formal adoption of the provisional agreement on the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) by the European Parliament. However, Cosmetics Europe remains concerned about Read more…
On 24 April 2024, Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU. The council needs to formally approve the agreement as well before it can enter into Read more…
On 3 April 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/996 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 regarding the use of Vitamin A compounds, Arbutin, Alpha-Arbutin, Triclosan, Triclocarban, Kojic Acid, Daidzein, Read more…
On 1 April 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) published an amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as applicable in Great Britain (i.e., England, Wales, and Scotland). Permitted levels of BHT (CAS no 128-37-0) in the Read more…
On 4 April 2024, the SCCS published its preliminary SCCS opinion on the fragrance ingredient Citral concerning the skin sensitisation endpoint. The SCCS adopted this document during the plenary meeting on 27 March 2024.
On 3 April 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS No.204-112-2, EC No.115-86-6). The SCCS adopted this document during the plenary on 27 March 2024.