To shape a European operating environment conducive to long term growth and a sustainable future

30 November 2023, BRUSSELS – Today, Cosmetics Europe launched the COSMILE Europe app, a new entry point to access the information in the COSMILE Europe database, European ingredient database that provides easy access to reliable, verified and scientifically supported information on almost 30,000 ingredients used in cosmetics.
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Brussels, 17 October 2023 – At yesterday’s Environment Council meeting, the Member States adopted the general approach to the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD). Cosmetics Europe (CE) is disappointed with this decision and continues to raise major concerns around the compatibility of the UWWTD proposal with the EU law and the workability of the proposed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system.
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Brussels, 5 October 2023 – Following today’s adoption by the European Parliament of its position on the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD), Cosmetics Europe continues to emphasize a number of concerns related to the workability of the proposed system, which is not based on sound scientific justifications and does not ensure fairness for economic operators.
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Brussels, 4 October 2023 – The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and Cosmetics Europe today welcomed the European Parliament’s support for the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures (CLP).
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The European Commission adopted the Restriction on synthetic polymer microparticles (microplastics) intentionally added to consumer or professional use products of any kind on 25 September 2023. The Restriction aims to address pollution caused by intentionally added microplastics.
Cosmetics Europe shares concerns regarding the issue of microplastics pollution and overall goals of the European Union to tackle this challenge. Cosmetic products that are safe both for consumers and the environment are an absolute priority for the cosmetics and personal care industry.
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Today, the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) voted on its report on the European Commission’s proposal for the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD).
Cosmetics Europe takes note of the result of the vote but would like to highlight a number of concerns it has in relation to the report.
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To shape a European operating environment conducive to long term growth and a sustainable future
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Consumer safety is the overriding objective for the manufacture and sale of cosmetic and personal care products in Europe - and the foremost responsibility for product safety lies with industry.
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