European Commission
Draft CMR Omnibus VIII Regulation
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.
European Commission
CMR Omnibus VII Regulation is published
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 be included in the list of prohibited substances (Annex II) and, where relevant, deleted from Read more…
European Commission
EU Deforestation Regulation: New Guidance Document, new FAQs and a proposal for a Delegated Act
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).
News
Call for data on glyoxylic acid used in cosmetic products
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 cosmetic products.
News
Call for data on ingredients used in cosmetic products
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.
Regulation
Some questions and answers about PPWR
Several questions were asked about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that we would like to answer in this post.
European Commission
EU Cosmetics Industry Seeks Legal Clarification on Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
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 are polluting the aquatic environment. Also, upgrading to a fourth stage of wastewater treatment plants Read more…
Sustainability
Green Claims Directive – the stance of several industries ahead of the trilogue through a joint call
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 Commission. The trilogues are a mix of both political and technical negotiations. The European Commission Read more…
Requests For Opinions
Request for a scientific opinion on Cannabidiol (CBD) (CAS/EC No. 13956-29- 1/ 689-176-3) used in cosmetic products
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 the Union law applicable to the area of cosmetic products.
Preliminary Opinions
Scientific Advice open for comments on the safety of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate – DHHB (deadline: 25 April 2025)
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.