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The European Union has developed and evolved its chemical inventory systems over time. Historically, the EU used the European Community (EC) Inventory, which consists of three lists: the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS), the European List of Notified Chemicals Substances (ELINCS), and the No-Longer Polymers (NLP) list.

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EU Revises Cosmetics Regulation: New Substance Restrictions and Triphenyl Phosphate Ban
EU Revises Cosmetics Regulation: New Substance Restrictions and Triphenyl Phosphate Ban

May-04-2026

Cosmetics Regulation Amendment Regulation (EU) 2026/909 Triphenyl Phosphate Ban Cosmetic Ingredient Restrictions Cosmetic Preservatives Fragrance Allergens SCCS Opinions Cosmetics Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)

On 28 April 2026, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2026/909, amending the EU Cosmetics Regulation by introducing new restrictions, prohibitions and conditions for a range of substances used in cosmetic...

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European Parliament Adopts Omnibus VI Position, Clearing Way for EU Negotiations
European Parliament Adopts Omnibus VI Position, Clearing Way for EU Negotiations

Apr-30-2026

EU Chemicals Regulation Cosmetics Regulation Stop the Clock Mechanism Omnibus VI Package Fertilising Products Regulation ECHA Regulation CLP Regulation CMR Substances Cosmetics

On 29 April 2026, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Omnibus VI proposal, which aims to simplify EU chemicals legislation. The proposal was adopted with 540 votes in favour,...

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