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The EU cosmetics classification maze
EU cosmetics classification maze can be found in CE.way CEO article in Professional Beauty South Africa magazine.
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October monthly roundup
EU News Omnibus VI – Parliament adopts new withdrawal rules for CMR substances On 22 October 2026, the European Parliament approved the cosmetics section of the Omnibus VI chemicals package, introducing a significant update to Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, which regulates CMR substances in cosmetics. This amendment directly impacts how regulatory departments and brands…
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SCCS publishes final opinions on Acetophenone and Heliotropin
Two fragrance ingredients, acetophenone and heliotropin, were headed toward an EU ban over CMR concerns. The SCCS has instead set concentration limits for each. Here’s what the opinions actually allow, and what to check in your formulas.
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September monthly roundup
EU environmental claims: Directive (EU) 2024/825 applies from 27 September 2026 Environmental claims can describe meaningful choices made by a cosmetic brand. They also need to tell consumers precisely what those choices concern. A statement about recyclable packaging should not create an unsupported impression of the product’s environmental performance. Similarly, a broad description like “green”…
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