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CRITERIA FOR DEFINING REUSABLE (NON-DISPOSABLE) TABLEWARE
On April 20, 2026, Law No. 50/2026 was published, converting Decree-Law No. 19 of February 19, 2026, which introduces the technical requirements for classifying plastic tableware as “reusable” and...
Implementation of the “Greenwashing” Directive
On 9 March 2026, Legislative Decree of 20 February 2026 was published in the Italian Official Gazette, implementing EU Directive 2024/825 on empowering consumers for the green transition, with the...
Switzerland, FDHA: More targeted control of furocoumarins in cosmetics
On 9 December 2025, the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) updated the Cosmetics Ordinance, introducing more targeted control of furocoumarins in leave-on cosmetic products with...
France: ban on PFAS in cosmetics from 1 January 2026 On 28
On 28 December 2025, France published Decree No. 2025-1376, aimed at preventing the risks arising from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The measure introduces a ban...
Consultation on harmonised waste-sorting labels in EU
Currently, the EU has no harmonised labelling requirements for waste recycling. This leads to the need to differentiate labelling according to different national requirements. In view of the new...
Environmental labelling of packaging: requirements for Spain
Starting in 2025, new labelling requirements for packaging will come into effect in Spain, as laid down in Royal Decree 1055/2022. According to this regulation, all domestic packaging will have to...
SCCS: Opinion on Benzophenone-4 Published
SCCS published the official Opinion - SCCS/1660/23 - on Benzophenone-4 (CAS: 4065-45-6). The SCCS safety assessment, also taking into account the concern related to the endocrine disrupting...
BHT: Restrictions in the UK
On 1 April 2024, The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2024 were published in the UK, amending Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulations by placing new restrictions...
COSMETICS REGULATION UPDATE: REGULATION 2024/996 PUBLISHED
On 3 April 2024, Regulation 2024/996 amending Annexes II, III, V and VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 was published. Below is the list of the amendments: Annex II (prohibited substances): the...
Regulation 2024/858: Update of Annexes II and III of the Cosmetics Regulation
On 15 March 2024, Regulation 2024/858 was published, amending Annexes II and III of Regulation 1223/2009 with regard to certain nanomaterials. The following have been added to Annex II (and are...