Retinol bottle being tested. Cosmetic Product Testing.

Upcoming Cosmetics deadline in the EU – New restrictions on Retinol, Retinol Equivalents, and Triclocarban and Triclosan

The European Commission has announced new cosmetics compliance deadlines affecting Retinol, Triclosan, and several nanomaterials. From late 2025, products containing these ingredients must meet stricter safety limits or be withdrawn from the EU market. Learn what these changes mean for your formulations and labelling.

Navigating UK Medical Device Registration

KORAVIE LIMITED, a UK-based start-up, partnered with Obelis Group to navigate the complexities of UK medical device registration. With expert guidance and hands-on support, they transformed regulatory uncertainty into a successful market launch—laying the groundwork for EU expansion.

From EMC to GPSR: A Tailored Compliance Journey into the EU and the UK

HELLO CHAKRA LLC, a U.S.-based wellness brand, set out to expand into the EU and UK with a new product line under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). With expert guidance from Obelis Group they successfully navigated product classification, documentation, and compliance—ensuring a confident and well-prepared market entry.

Quebec Bill 96 and Cosmetics: Compliance by June 1, 2025

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.