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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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A proposed two-year pilot study aims to develop a system for detecting harmful chemicals, prioritizing those most dangerous based on EU industrial data and environmental models. The study will initially identify known chemicals in the food chain, expanding to hundreds in later stages.
This blog discusses the importance of cost-benefit analysis in the REACH registration process, emphasizing the need to assess tonnage, usage, and potential profits. It highlights the strategic nature of regulatory compliance and the impact on a company's portfolio.
ECHA's assessment of compliance checks and test proposals for chemical registration revealed areas needing improvement. Future registrants will receive detailed recommendations for dossier completion.
Investor-state dispute settlement clauses in trade agreements like TAFTA could challenge environmental regulations like REACH. The benefits to the economy may come at a cost to public health and the environment.
A new ECHA video, "The Price You Pay," sparks debate between industry and NGOs over its portrayal of chemicals in consumer products. While industry criticizes it as misleading, NGOs commend its role in raising consumer awareness about product ingredients.
ANSES has identified five priority substances, including two endocrine disruptors, in a recent study. The report highlights the need for further research and potential substitution of these substances due to their reproductive toxicity and exposure risks.
