United Kingdom
UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic, the Environment Secretary confirmed on 22 April 2024.
News
Cosmetics Europe welcomes the adoption of the revised CLP Regulation by the European Parliament
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 the text agreed between the co-legislators and will help support the future of the natural Read more…
European Commission
The EU Parliament adopts the provisional agreement on the revised CLP Regulation
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.
Sustainability
European Parliament adopts the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
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 reached with the Council in January 2024 on revising the EU’s water management and urban wastewater Read more…
Sustainability
Cosmetics Europe welcomes the formal adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation by the European Parliament
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 some of the elements of the agreement.
European Commission
European Parliament adopts the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
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 force.
European Commission
Regulation (EU) 2024/996: Vitamin A, Arbutin, Alpha-Arbutin, and certain substances with potential endocrine-disrupting properties in cosmetics
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, Genistein, and 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor.
United Kingdom
UK restricts the use of BHT in cosmetics
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 Cosmetics Regulation are amended.
Preliminary Opinions
Citral: Preliminary SCCS opinion
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.
Preliminary Opinions
Triphenyl Phosphate: Preliminary SCCS opinion
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.