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 Anastasiia Bondarets | Oct 8, 2026 | EU
On 8th July 2026, the European Commission (EC) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. Those amendments will include new entries into Annex II, II and V, including bans of several substances...
by Anastasiia Bondarets | Oct 8, 2026 | EU
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive substance extracted from the plant Cannabis Sativa l. It should not be confused with the psychoactive substance Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). As the use of CBD in cosmetic products was growing over many years, its regulatory...
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...
