Launching a cosmetic product in the European Union requires several connected workstreams: The individual activities are manageable. The difficulty is completing them in the…
The European Commission notified a new draft amendment to the EU Cosmetics Regulation on 8 July 2026. The proposal would prohibit or restrict several…
International cosmetic brands frequently assume that entering the European Union requires repeating every test and rebuilding every document from the beginning. That is not…
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will generally apply from 12 August 2026. Regulation (EU) 2025/40, commonly known as the PPWR, introduces a…
A Cosmetic Product Safety Report is one of the most important documents required before a cosmetic product can be placed on the European Union…
The general EU transition period for certain food-contact materials and articles manufactured using bisphenol A ended on 20 July 2026. Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190…
The European cosmetics market offers significant opportunities for international beauty brands. It also requires a level of safety documentation, local responsibility and regulatory coordination…
The deadline for the expanded EU fragrance allergen labelling requirements is approaching. From 31 July 2026, cosmetic products newly placed on the European Union…
