On 8 May 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) was notified of an amendment to…
Cosmetics Regulation

Call for Evidence on EU Cosmetics Regulation is open
On 21 February 2025, the European Commission opened a Call for Evidence to assess the…

New substances will be banned in cosmetics in the EU from 1 September 2025 – Omnibus Act VII
Yesterday, June 24, 2024, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a…

Sunscreen focus: regulatory requirements in the European Union and United States
June 18, 2024. Sunscreens protect us from UV radiation and, therefore, are of the highest…

Portugal – National requirements for cosmetics
May 23, 2024. Here is an overview of national requirements for cosmetics for Portugal. Before…

REACH update: the European Union further restricts the use of silicones D5 and D6 in cosmetic products
Today, May 17, 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU)…

Ingredients in the spotlight: Talc
May 13, 2024. Recently there has been extensive media coverage of the use of Talc…

BHT now restricted in the United Kingdom
April 8, 2024. On April 1, 2024, the UK issued a new Regulation restricting the…

How cosmetic ingredients are regulated in the European Union and United States – Differences
April 2, 2024. When developing a cosmetic formulation is key to ensure the ingredients are…

Status of the revision of the EU Cosmetics Regulation
March 11, 2024. As anticipated, the Green Deal and the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability…