The European Union Deforestation Regulation, known as EUDR, also affects certain activities in the cosmetics industry. The recent Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2102 expands the list of relevant products and clarifies several exclusions. For companies, the first step is to identify which products and purchases are affected and their role in the supply chain. Soap enters scope from 30 December 2027 The change concerns soap for toilet use in bars, cakes or moulded shapes under

Since 12 August 2026, Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, commonly known as the PPWR, has been directly applicable throughout the European Union. However, this does not mean that all of its requirements are already fully operational: the Regulation follows a progressive implementation timetable that will continue over the coming years. Let us therefore look at what is already mandatory, who is responsible, and which documents companies need to prepare. W

From 27 September 2026, the new rules introduced by Directive (EU) 2024/825 on empowering consumers for the green transition become applicable. In Italy, the Directive has been transposed by Legislative Decree No. 30 of 20 February 2026. The new framework primarily affects commercial practices directed at consumers: packaging, voluntary labels, advertising, websites, e-commerce, promotional materials and, more generally, all messages used to present a product or a company to

On 25–26 November 2026, we will be exhibiting at Making Cosmetics, held at Allianz MiCo Milano, together with F1 Consulting & Services. You can find us at Stand E02. Our participation reflects the collaboration between Cosmetic Solutions and F1 Consulting & Services, with the aim of providing cosmetics companies with increasingly integrated support combining technical and scientific consultancy, regulatory compliance and digital solutions. During the event, we will present Ch

Companies that produce, import, or market products intended for pet care and hygiene must now manage the entry into force of new European restrictions on cyclic silicones D4 (octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane), D5 (decamethylcyclopentasiloxane), and D6 (dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane). Regulation (EU) 2024/1328 has in fact amended entry 70 of Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation, introducing new limitations for the placing on the market of these substances. What changes from June 6,

Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/909 has been published, amending Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 by introducing new restrictions, bans, and conditions of use for numerous substances used in cosmetic products. The measure affects Annexes II, III, V and VI of the Cosmetics Regulation and incorporates several opinions from the CSSC (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), with significant impacts in particular for: allergenic fragrances; ingredients containing aluminum

Vista ravvicinata di flaconi cosmetici su scaffale con etichette chiare June 6, 2027, will mark a crucial date for the cosmetics industry in Italy and Europe. From that moment, a complete ban on the marketing of leave-on cosmetic products containing more than 0.1% cyclic silicones D5 and D6 will come into effect. This is not just a simple restriction: products already on the market will have to be withdrawn without further concessions for the disposal of stocks. This regulati

Registering a cosmetic product in Europe is a crucial step to market it safely and in compliance with current regulations. The CPNP (Cosmetic Products Notification Portal) platform is the official tool for notifying cosmetic products to the European Union. Now, thanks to a simplified online procedure, you can complete your CPNP registration faster and without unnecessary complications. In this article, I'll guide you step-by-step, using clear and straightforward language, to

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has initiated the “ 2025 Personal Fragrance Products Technical Assessment ” a data collection program covering companies that marketed perfumes, body sprays deodorants, aftershaves, and other products in which fragrance in included up to 20%, in California, during 2025. This initiative is not a simple survey, but a real regulatory fulfillment required by the Consumer Products Regulation, aimed at assessing whether the sector will

In December 2025, the European Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) assigned a Category 1B CMR classification to Amino Methyl Propanol (AMP – CAS 124-68-5) as a substance potentially harmful to the developing fetus. This decision will have significant consequences for the cosmetics, pet care, and detergent sectors, impacting formulations, labeling, safety, and product portfolio management. What does the CMR 1B classification mean? A CMR 1B substance is considered a high risk

Introduction On December 3, 2025, Regulation (EU) 2025/2439 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, substantially amending the application deadlines for Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 on the classification, labeling, and packaging (CLP) of hazardous substances and mixtures. This regulatory update is particularly relevant for operators in the Pet Care and Air Fragrances sectors, who market products frequently subject to hazard classification due to the presence

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