According to the European Commission, cosmetic products topped the list of hazardous goods reported in the EU last year. The Safety Gate Report highlighted an unprecedented surge, with 4,671 cosmetic-related alerts logged in 2025-the highest since tracking began in 2003. This number marked a 13% rise compared with 2024 and represented more than double the...
by 31 July 2026, all cosmetic items sold in the European Union must follow revised labelling rules for fragrance allergens. Labels will need too highlight the inclusion of 56 newly regulated allergenic ingredients when present. This shift marks a major change for cosmetics businesses. companies will need to check all product recipes, update supporting records,...
Regulatory standards for cosmetics across Europe are entering a new phase, with one of the most notable changes arriving through Regulation (EU) 2026/78. The core idea behind this update is that whenever the classification of a chemical’s hazards is updated, its approval for use in cosmetics must be reviewed under the latest scientific understanding. Known...
