The European Commission’s €550 million fine against AliExpress under the Digital Services Act marks a major shift in marketplace enforcement. While the decision targets the platform, manufacturers and sellers should expect stricter compliance checks, stronger product verification requirements, and greater scrutiny when selling products in the EU.
Starting 12 August 2026, the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) replaces Directive 94/62/EC with a single, harmonized law across all 27 Member States. Applying to all economic operators—including manufacturers, importers, and online marketplaces—the PPWR introduces immediate requirements from day one with no grace period, including PFAS restrictions on food-contact packaging, technical documentation, tracking information, and EU Declarations of Conformity for all packaging formats.
Food and cosmetics fall under two distinct legal frameworks, each with its regulatory requirements and obligations.
This article outlines the key differences between the Food Business Operator (FBO) and the Cosmetic Responsible Person (RP), and explains how these roles apply differently to products entering the European market in 2026.
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Through our partnership with the Independent Beauty Association and our sponsorship of the Fiscal Note U.S. Policy Map, we equip beauty brands with real-time regulatory insights and expert support, helping them stay compliant with MoCRA and confidently navigate the U.S. market.
Obelis COO Doram Elkayam shares how he navigates complex EU, UK, US, Swiss and Canadian regulations to streamline multi-market access for medical devices, IVDs, cosmetics and more. In this interview, he reflects on 2025, key trends for 2026, and why smart regulatory strategy is now a business essential.
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.
Discover Health Canada’s update requiring a Canadian-based representative for foreign cosmetic brands and how Obelis can help with compliance.
Dutch audits reveal non-compliance with EU post-market surveillance (PMS) requirements for medical devices. Learn how to strengthen PMS systems for compliance and safety.
Discover the new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) requirements effective 13 December 2024. Learn about the role of Responsible Person and Authorised Representative (EAR) to ensure product compliance in the EU market.