Cosmetics Europe and the International Fragrance Association welcome the swift adoption of the European Parliament’s report on Omnibus VI at today’s plenary session in Strasbourg. Over recent months, the European Parliament has thoroughly examined the European Commission’s proposal to reduce administrative burdens, and boost competitiveness, with detailed scrutiny of the consumer safety provisions, which remain robust.
“We welcome the European Parliament’s report adopted today; in our view, it marks progress in the right direction, which is reducing administrative burden, while maintaining the highest safety standards” said John Chave, Director-General of Cosmetics Europe. EU cosmetics framework is one of the most stringent consumer safety focused systems worldwide. Omnibus VI proposal does not relax any safeguards already in place, as some misleadingly claim, but aims at streamlining the system so that it works effectively helping boost competitiveness and innovation”. – Chave added.
“The European Parliament’s report ensures that Omnibus VI proposal demonstrates how regulatory decisions on cosmetic safety can, and should, be grounded in robust scientific evidence and transparent processes” Alexander Mohr, PhD, President of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA). “Throughout the entire process, consumer safety has remained the central objective of both EU legislators and the cosmetics and fragrance industry, including companies of all sizes across the sector”.
As the European Parliament enters interinstitutional negotiations with the Council of the European Union, the cosmetics and fragrance industries underline that the current text reflects a balanced, science-based approach and call upon the legislators for constructive discussion during the trilogue phase to ensure an effective regulatory framework.
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About Cosmetics Europe
Cosmetics Europe is the European trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry. Our members include cosmetics and personal care manufacturers, as well as associations representing our industry at national level across Europe.
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About IFRA
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global voice of the fragrance industry. Since its creation in 1973, IFRA has brought together global fragrance houses companies, national associations, and regional fragrance ingredient manufacturers or compounders committed to ensuring the safe use of fragrance ingredients, grounded in science and responsibility. IFRA represents fragrance producers, works with regulators and international partners, and supports sustainability and innovation across the value chain.
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