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EU Regulation 2026/909: New Ingredient Bans, Restrictions and Significant Citral Changes from Early 2027
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...
PPWR Declaration of Conformity: A Practical Guide for Manufacturers
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...
Omnibus Act 2026 (IX) notified to WTO– further cosmetic ingredients banned by early 2027
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...
UK
TALC: EU and UK ban latest in 2027?
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...
Cosmetics in the EU, UK and USA: Legal background and definitions
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...
Brexit: Be prepared for the end of the transition period
Notwithstanding faltering negotiations, the possibility for extension of the transition period has not been utilized and after 31 December 2020, manufacturers and importers of cosmetic products established in the UK will finally no longer be considered established in...
USA
From California to New York: State-specific regulations for cosmetics in the USA
Federal laws such as the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and MoCRA regulate the safety and labelling of cosmetics at a national level. However, throughout the years several US states implemented their own regulations to address specific concerns regarding...
Labelling requirements for cosmetic prodcts in the US: Before and after MoCRA
Cosmetic products marketed in the USA, whether domestically manufactured or imported, must comply with the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FP&L Act). The label elements required under the...
Cosmetics in the EU, UK and USA: Legal background and definitions
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...
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