In August 2025, the European Commission published version 5.5 of the Borderline Manual on the…

ECHA publishes updated EU PFAS Restriction Proposal
On 20 August 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the updated…

The CJEU confirms the annulment of the classification of titanium dioxide in certain powder forms as CMR
On 1 August 2025, The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has delivered…

Updated glossary of common ingredient names: new EU rules for cosmetic labelling
On 10 July 2025, Commission’s Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175, introducing an update to the glossary…

The European Commission is restricting the use of new cosmetic ingredients – Omnibus Act 2
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a…

European Commission announces Proposal to amend the Cosmetics Regulation
On 8 July 2025, the European Commission announced an Omnibus Proposal aimed at simplifying procedures…

New SCCS Opinions published in June 2025
During the plenary meeting held on 26 June 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety…

The European Commission is withdrawing the Green Claims Directive
During its midday press briefing on Friday, 20 June 2025, the European Commission announced its…

The EU is banning new substances in cosmetics – Omnibus Act VIII
Today, 21 May 2025, the European Commission informed the World Trade Organization of the draft…

Health Canada issues notice to stakeholders on potential updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
On 14 May 2025, Health Canada issued a Notice to Stakeholders regarding its review of…