Today, May 17, 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU)…
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Fighting greenwashing: the EU amends the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
March 25, 2024. On February 28, 2024, the EU published Directive (EU) 2024/825 empowering consumers…
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Regulation for deforestation-free products in the European Union
February 20, 2024. Forests are one of the most precious elements of our planet. They…
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Ingredients in the spotlight: Octocrylene
January 22, 2024. Octocrylene (CAS 6197-30-4) is an organic UV filter used in cosmetic products…
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Ingredients in the spotlight: silicones D4, D5, and D6
November 21, 2023. Silicones in cosmetic products have several functions, such as hair and skin…
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New EU restrictions on microplastics in cosmetic products
October 24, 2023. The European Union is taking many measures in the context of the…
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Italian national requirements for cosmetic products
October 20, 2022 – In Italy, in 2013, the EU Cosmetics Regulation (No. 1223/2009) replaced…
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France – Triman logo and other environmental labelling requirements
September 9, 2022 – As of January 1, 2022, the AGEC Law entered into force…
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What is the impact of the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability on the Cosmetics Regulation?
October 29, 2021 – As part of the European Green Deal, with the ultimate goal…
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Call for an EU approach to packaging waste labelling
October 20, 2021 – The EU has no harmonised waste labelling requirements. Thus, each State…