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.
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.
Mineral or chemical sunscreen – which is actually safer under EU law? As sunscreen regulations continue to evolve in 2026, understanding authorised UV filters, nanoparticle requirements, and environmental claims is becoming increasingly important.
Starting on 31 July 2026, cosmetic products placed on the EU market must comply with…
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 From late 2025, products containing these ingredients must meet stricter safety limits or be withdrawn from the EU market.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.
The EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) formally known as Regulation (EU) 2017/746replaces the former…
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.
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.
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.