From 1 July 2025, the EU will enforce new limits on Homosalate in cosmetics, allowing a max of 7.34% in face products. Reformulation may be required to ensure compliance.
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EU Cosmetic Compliance: Guide to Entering the EU Market
The European Union represents one of the world’s most valuable and influential cosmetics markets, valued…
1st June 2025 deadline of Quebec’s Bill 96 and its impact on Cosmetics Businesses
In June 2022, Quebec passed Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec, which amended the Charter of the French Language. These amendments significantly affect labelling and advertising requirements for businesses, including those in the cosmetics industry.
May 2025 cosmetics ban deadline in the EU
From May 2025, the EU bans 3-(4′-methylbenzylidene)-camphor in cosmetics. Learn what this means for product compliance and how beauty brands should prepare.
In-country representative for cosmetics sold on Canadian market
Discover Health Canada’s update requiring a Canadian-based representative for foreign cosmetic brands and how Obelis can help with compliance.
Upcoming February 2025 cosmetics deadlines: amendments to Annex II and Annex III
Key February 2025 alert for the cosmetics industry: new EU rules restrict ingredients like Genistein, Kojic Acid, and Alpha-Arbutin under Annex III and ban specific nanomaterials under Annex II.
Cosmetics labelling: a guide to EU compliance for diverse product types
Discover the information that must be visible on the labels of cosmetic products under article 19 of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Mutual recognition of regulations between the EU and Switzerland
Discover how the EU and Switzerland maintain strong trade relations through mutual regulation agreements, enabling smoother market access for many products.
The RP Mandate: an essential document for cosmetic compliance
The EU Cosmetics Regulation establishes that only products for which a legal or natural person is designated within the European Union as Responsible Person (RP) can be placed on the market.
Cosmetics: upcoming regulatory deadlines
Stay informed on upcoming cosmetic regulatory changes. Learn about the deadlines and new requirements for compliance in 2024.