Our calendar informs on industry events, upcoming compliance deadlines, as well as new Obelis webinars.
The Cosmetic Regulations were amended in April 2024 to – among other things - expand the definition of "manufacturer" to mean: 💠A person in Canada who sells the cosmetic under their own name or a trademark, design, trade name, or other mark they own or control. 💠A person in Canada authorized to act on behalf…
On October 3, 2024, the United Kingdom took a significant step toward tightening cosmetic safety by notifying the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to its GB Cosmetics Regulation. This update introduces 13 more chemicals to the growing list of banned substances, all of which are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic (CMR).…
For in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers navigating the transition to the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR), a key deadline is approaching. The IVDR legacy extension applies only if manufacturers meet specific requirements: Submission of an application to a Notified Body ✅ Class D devices (high-risk IVDs that were self-certified under IVDD but now require a…
Switzerland - Effective Date of Furocoumarin Restriction ✅1 January 2026: In finished cosmetic products, excluding perfumes, eaux de toilette and eau de cologne, the sum of the concentrations of the furocoumarins Byakangelicol, Epoxy-bergamottin, Isopimpinellin, 5-Methoxypsoralen, 8-Methoxypsoralen, Oxypeucedanin, Oxypeucedanin hydrate and Psoralen must be present in quantities below 1 mg/kg, and natural essential oils must be dosed accordingly, where, under…
France - PFAS prohibition effective date ✅01 January 2026: New prohibition for making available on the market products containing intentionally added PFAS The 01 January 2026 PFAS ban is approaching, and timely compliance is key to keeping your products on the market without interruption. Obelis is here to provide expert guidance and practical support, ensuring you meet the…