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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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The European market lacks investment in SVHC substitution, hindering progress. The Lowell centre recommends building infrastructures, increasing engagement, and enhancing technical capacity to support the analysis of alternatives. Authorities face challenges in identifying, evaluating, and adopting SVHC substitution. ECHA can play a key role in supporting these initiatives. For more information on SVHCs, visit our website.
Comparison of US and EU cosmetic regulations: US focuses on FDA laws like FD&C Act, while EU Regulation 1223/2009 emphasizes safety, good practices, and market surveillance. Labeling requirements differ, with US requiring more detailed information.
ECHA predicts a surge in REACH registrations, with 60,000 dossiers expected for 25,000 substances. Germany leads in registrations, with SMEs taking on more roles. Learn the benefits of being a Lead registrant and the importance of timely registration.
This article provides a comprehensive guide to REACH Authorisation compliance, divided into two parts: a practical checklist for compliance reports and a detailed overview of Authorisation dossiers. It covers key compliance elements, notification requirements, and inspection preparation.
As the REACH regulation does not distinguish between substances in “nano” and “bulk” form, Switzerland has decided to carry out a legislative review in view of REACH 2018. However, the Swiss Federal Office of Health (BAG) is missing various information to carry out this project.
Many ingredients are affected by Cosmetic Regulation No. 1223/2009, in force since 2013. Between prohibited, restricted and authorized ingredients, EcoMundo offers you an overview of cosmetic regulations.
