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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 public consultation covers 27 applications for REACH Authorisation, including uses of chromium VI compounds, EDC, Diglyme, and arsenic acid. EcoMundo filed 3 applications for authorization, covering 8 uses of chromium VI compounds. Consultation closes on April 6th.
Due to environmental concerns such as water pollution, some European countries, alongside with an international trend – through the recent move of Australia - are considering a possible ban of microbeads in cosmetic products.
A proposed bill by EELV aims to create a list of hazardous chemicals for companies to substitute, requiring them to report any listed substances in their products. The list may include SVHCs and resemble ChemSec's SIN list, with potential financial incentives for compliance.
ECHA plans to enhance its substance information website to improve clarity and accessibility for users. Updates include fact sheets, short profiles, and data sources for chemical substances, along with an advanced search feature and biocide information by 2017.
Explore the global landscape of animal testing bans in cosmetics, highlighting key legislative developments across various countries. This overview delves into the ethical and health considerations driving these changes, with a focus on current and proposed regulations worldwide.
The EU's highest court ruled that the executive branch must define scientific criteria for regulating synthetic molecules like Bisphenol A. Sweden, backed by four EU states, challenged the Commission's delay in meeting this obligation under Regulation No. 528/2012.
