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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.
Recevez une fois par mois les dernières actus réglementaires et conseils d’experts.
Starting January 2023, California will ban small plastic bottles in hotels with over 50 rooms, extending to all establishments by 2024. This move is part of a global effort to reduce plastic waste, urging cosmetic brands to innovate sustainable packaging solutions.
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 human rights abuses. Compliance is required by 2021, urging companies to prepare early.
New documents from ECHA provide updated recommendations for nanomaterials, including guidance on QSARs, grouping of chemicals, and registration dossier preparation. Existing recommendations for nanomaterials have also been updated to reflect the latest scientific understanding of nanomaterial risk assessment.
Manufacturers or importers of chemicals over one tonne per year in Europe must pre-register under REACH by 31 May 2018. Late pre-registration is possible until 31 May 2017. Failure to pre-register means having to submit an Inquiry, which incurs costs. Late pre-registration is done online via REACH-IT.
Learn how to import cosmetic products into Europe by following these 6 steps: appoint a Responsible Person, gather necessary documents, review formula and labels, create a Product Information File, and register on the CPNP. Make sure your products comply with EU regulations.
Learn about low-risk cosmetic products according to ISO 29621:2017. Discover the definition, scope, risk assessment factors, identified products, and examples. Understand when challenge testing is not required.
