by Anastasiia Bondarets | Oct 15, 2026 | EU
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/909 was published on 27 April 2026 and introduces several amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The changes affect Annexes II, III, V and VI and include new substance restrictions, concentration limits and...
by Anastasiia Bondarets | Oct 15, 2026 | EU
I. Compliance Assessment Process under the PPWR According to Article 38 of the Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), a Conformity Assessment of packaging shall be carried out as regards the requirements laid down in Articles 5 to 12, in...
by Carla Lemos | Jun 18, 2026 | EU
Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 expands fragrance allergen labelling by adding 56 new substances to Annex III of the Cosmetics Regulation. The transition period is ending soon: 31 July 2026 – last date to place non-compliant products on the market 31 July 2028 – final...
by MDSS Cosmetics | Nov 5, 2025 | EU, UK
TALC (CAS No. 14807-96-6) is powdered, hydrous magnesium silicate. The substance is used as ingredient in cosmetic products in many functions (e.g. bulking, anticaking, opacifying, etc.) for a long time. TALC is currently indicated in Annex III-59 of the EU Cosmetics...
by MDSS Cosmetics | May 28, 2025 | EU
Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 was published on 26th July 2023, regarding labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products. It introduces 56 new fragrance substances to Annex III, plus updates to some already existing entries. Manufacturers were granted transitional...
by MDSS Cosmetics | Jan 25, 2024 | EU, UK, USA
The legal definitions of “cosmetic product” in the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) show notable differences reflecting distinct regulatory approaches. For the EU and UK, the legal definition of a cosmetic product are...
