On 5 November 2026, the European Union’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) published new…
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EU PFHxA restriction: 10 October 2026 deadline
On 10 October 2026, a new compliance deadline for cosmetic products became applicable in the…
Halloween face cosmetics for children: how to purchase safe products
This October, Ireland’s Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) issued a warning encouraging parents and guardians…
New SCCS final opinions on Acetophenone and Heliotropin
In October, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published final opinions on acetophenone…
EU PPWR for cosmetics: obligations of manufacturers, special features of cosmetics packaging, and recycling symbols
Cosmetic brands that place products on the market under their own name or trademark are…
Canada’s safety pledge for consumer products and cosmetics and marketplace accountability
In September 2023, Health Canada launched the Canadian Product Safety Pledge as part of its…
Great Britain’s SAG-CS adopts a different position from the EU on silver
On 21 August 2026, the Great Britain’s (GB) Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety (SAG-CS)…
Environmental claims after 27 September 2026: strengthening consumer protection against greenwashing
Directive (EU) 2024/825 on empowering consumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair…
EU PPWR applies from today 12 August 2026
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU PPWR) applies from today, 12 August 2026.…
The European Commission amends the restrictions on silver in cosmetic products
On 30 July 2026, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a…