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After more than twenty-five years of negotiations, the European Union and the Mercosur countries — Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay — finalized their trade agreement. Provisionally applied since 1 May 2026, the agreement marks a major step in economic relations between Europe and South America. For European companies in cosmetics, fragrance and home fragrance, the issue is twofold: benefiting from progressively improved commercial access to high-potential markets, while continuing to comply with regulatory requirements that remain largely national. Although the EU–Mercosur agreement creates new opportunities, it does not remove product registration obligations, labelling requirements or the need for a local responsible party in the countries concerned. For European brands, success will depend not only on commercial strategy, but also on early regulatory planning.
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Brexit significantly impacts the biocides industry, requiring companies to prepare for the end of the transition period on December 31, 2020. Key actions include appointing EU-based representatives and transferring marketing authorizations to ensure compliance with EU regulations.
Expert consulting firms can help with K-REACH registration by choosing relevant tests, working with trusted labs, managing CICO, and navigating the K-REACH Portal efficiently. Save time and ensure compliance with their expertise.
The new decree extends the application of derogation measures for hydroalcoholic products in France until 31 Dec 2020. A transitional phase from 1 Oct to 31 Dec 2020 will help bring products into conformity with EU Biocidal Regulation. Specific obligations for labelling and declarations are outlined.
4 new substances were added to the SVHC list in June 2020, bringing the total to 209. 3 are toxic for reproduction and 1 is an endocrine disruptor. Companies must disclose SVHC presence in articles and comply with new ECHA requirements starting January 2021.
The European Commission's REACH Committee postponed the CTAC vote to consider a new European Parliament resolution. A qualified majority supports the draft decision, which restricts chromium trioxide use to specific functions. Industry groups advocate for a prompt vote.
Learn about the different types of Letters of Access required for biocides registration under the Biocides Regulation, including those for Section 95 Approved Suppliers and biocidal product Marketing Authorisations. Understand the differences between biocidal LoAs and REACH LoAs to ensure compliance with regulations.
