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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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ECHA's third report on the SVHC roadmap focuses on gathering data on potential substances of concern. Over 300 substances were screened in 2016, with an increase in Risk Management Options Analysis. The report outlines progress and future plans for substance assessment and management.
Learn about preservatives in cosmetics, why they are essential, and how to comply with EU regulations. Discover common synthetic and natural preservatives, as well as innovative alternatives to traditional preservatives.
Two categories of REACH exemptions: total exemptions for substances outside the regulation's scope, and partial exemptions for certain articles. It details substances exempt from registration and/or authorization, and outlines the necessary actions for compliance.
The SCCS has deemed PHMB safe for use in cosmetic products up to 0.1% concentration. However, HEPB is considered unsafe at 2.0% concentration, with 0.7% being the maximum safe level. Further data is needed on HEPB's use as a skin conditioning agent. Read the full opinions on PHMB and HEPB.
The EU regulation 2017/821 mandates importers to trace the origins of conflict minerals like gold, tin, tantalum, and tungsten, aiming to enhance supply chain accountability and reduce funding to armed groups. Compliance is required by January 2021, urging companies to act now.
Cosmetic kits are classified based on their instructions: those with clear mixing instructions are considered cosmetic products under EU Regulation 1223/2009, while kits without such instructions are treated as raw materials under CLP Regulation. Compliance involves safety assessments, labeling, and testing.
