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Cosmetic products containing substances listed in Annexes II and II of Regulation (EU) 1223/2009 may not be made available on the EU market anymore: 23 August 2021.
EU Bans 21 CMR Substances in Cosmetics under Regulation (EU) 2025/877

May-22-2025

CMRs EU Cosmetics Regulation Regulation EU 2025/877 Annex II Cosmetics Regulation Bisphenol AF Tetrabromobisphenol A Cosmetic Ingredient Ban

On 15 May 2025, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/877, which updates Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). This amendment adds 21 substances to the...

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ECHA Publishes Formaldehyde Emissions Guideline Ahead of August 2026 EU Restriction

May-19-2025

EU Regulation 2023/1464 Consumer Product Safety Formaldehyde Emissions Formaldehyde Guidelines August 2026 Restriction Emission Testing Methods

On 14 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a new guideline outlining standardized procedures for measuring formaldehyde emissions from consumer products and vehicle interiors. The document supports the implementation...

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EU Adopts New Restrictions on UV-328 and Dechlorane Plus Under POPs Regulation

May-19-2025

Stockholm Convention Persistent Organic Pollutants POPs EU POPs Regulation Annex I Regulation EU 2019/1021 Unintentional Trace Contaminant UTC Limit EU Delegated Regulation May 2025 Hazardous Substances Ban

In May 2025, the European Commission adopted two Delegated Regulations introducing new restrictions under Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). These measures implement decisions from the Stockholm Convention and...

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EU Launches Public Consultation on Evaluation of the Cosmetics Regulation

May-19-2025

Animal testing European Commission Public Consultation EU Cosmetics Regulation Regulation 1223/2009 Better Regulation Framework

On 5 May 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the evaluation of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. This regulation governs the safety, labelling and marketing of...

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EU Drafts REACH Fee Regulation Update with New SME Verification Rules

May-05-2025

ECHA EU REACH REACH Revision 2025 REACH Fees SME Verification Small and Medium Enterprises SME

The European Commission has published a draft amendment to Regulation (EC) No 340/2008, proposing a 19.5% increase in standard fees and charges payable to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the...

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ECHA Proposes EU-Wide Restrictions on Chromium(VI) Substances to Protect Health

May-05-2025

Hexavalent chromium Chemical Safety ChromiumVI Restriction REACH Restriction Proposal Occupational Carcinogens Chromium VI Health Risks Barium Chromate Restriction

On 29 April 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on certain hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) substances. This initiative aims to mitigate the harmful effects of...

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ECHA Publishes Microplastics Reporting System Requirements under REACH

Apr-28-2025

ECHA EU REACH IUCLID Reporting Microplastics REACH Annex XVII Microplastics Microplastics Reporting Requirements ECHA Guidance Microplastics Reporting

On April 16, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published detailed requirements for the reporting of synthetic polymer microparticles, commonly referred to as microplastics, under the REACH Regulation. This initiative aims...

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EU Tightens PFOS Limits under POPs Regulation

Apr-28-2025

Stockholm Convention Compliance Persistent Organic Pollutants POPs EU POPs Regulation Regulation EU 2019/1021 PFOS Regulation PFOS UTC Limits Unintentional Trace Contaminants UTC

On 14 April 2025, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation amending the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1021). The amendment introduces stricter control measures for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid...

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New EU Toy Safety Regulation to Tighten Chemical Limits and Enable PFAS Restrictions

Apr-28-2025

Digital Product Passport DPP EU Toy Safety Regulation Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC Endocrine Disruptors in Toys EU Chemical Restrictions PFAS in Toys

On 11 April 2025, the European Commission welcomed the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the new Regulation on the Safety of Toys. The new...

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New EU Guide Clarifies Rules on Intentionally Added Microplastics

Apr-07-2025

Environmental Protection Intentionally Added Microplastics Commission Guide on Microplastics Restriction Microplastics QA Document Explanatory Guide EU 2023/2055 Microplastics Compliance Support

The European Commission has published a comprehensive explanatory guide to support the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, which restricts the placing on the market of products containing intentionally added microplastics. The...

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