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Regulatory updates, compliance guides, and EU market entry insights for supplement brands, cosmetic companies, and North American exporters.
MoCRA Registration for European Cosmetics Brands: What the FDA's Modernization Act Requires Before You Ship to the US
MoCRA overhauled US cosmetics law in 2022. European brands now face FDA facility registration, product listing, a US agent requirement, and a 15-day adverse event clock.
Why Your EU GMP Certificate Won't Automatically Earn a Health Canada NHP Site Licence
Health Canada requires both a Site Licence and an NPN before selling NHPs in Canada. Here's why EU GMP alone won't get you there — and what will.
EU Microplastics Restriction Under REACH: What Cosmetic Brands Must Do Before the 2027 Deadline
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 restricts intentionally added microplastics in cosmetics. Here's what European brands must do before the 2027 phase-out.
CBD in EU Cosmetics vs. Novel Food: The Regulatory Line European Brands Keep Crossing
CBD is permitted in EU cosmetics, but product classification, THC testing, and CPSR documentation must be airtight. We explain the regulatory framework.
Microplastics in EU Cosmetics: The REACH Restriction Timeline Most Brands Are Already Behind On
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 is already phasing out microplastics in EU cosmetics. Here's the timeline, definition grey areas, and what your reformulation plan needs.
REACH CoC Explained: How European Cosmetics Brands Should Evaluate Supplier Declarations
Learn what a valid REACH compliance declaration must contain, why most fall short, and how to build a supplier qualification process that satisfies EU Regulation 1223/2009.
UK Cosmetics Compliance After Brexit: Why EU Approval No Longer Travels
EU Regulation 1223/2009 compliance doesn't carry over to the UK market. Here's what European cosmetics brands need in 2026 — from UK Responsible Persons to SCPN registration.
The EU Digital Product Passport Is Coming for Cosmetics: What Manufacturers Need to Prepare for Now
EU Regulation 2024/1781 is live and cosmetics will follow. European manufacturers have a narrow window to close the supply chain data gaps the DPP will expose.
The MoCRA Compliance Calendar Every European Cosmetics Exporter Should Track in 2026
MoCRA's annual renewal cycles, serious adverse event reporting, and the upcoming FDA GMP rule explained for European cosmetics brands targeting the US market.
Post-Brexit EU Cosmetics Compliance: What UK Brands Must Resolve Before Selling in France, Germany, or Italy
Six years after Brexit, UK cosmetics brands still hit the same compliance walls entering the EU market. Here's what Regulation 1223/2009 actually requires.
EU Green Claims for Cosmetics: What 'Natural,' 'Eco-Friendly,' and 'Biodegradable' Now Legally Require
Directive (EU) 2024/825 transposition passed in March 2026. European cosmetics brands using 'natural,' 'eco,' or 'carbon neutral' claims need documented evidence files — or face DGCCRF enforcement.
Heavy Metals in EU Cosmetics and Supplements: What Regulation 1223/2009 and REACH Actually Require
EU cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 requires heavy metal safety data — here's what manufacturers must actually test under REACH and EFSA guidelines to protect their dossier.
Testing Herbal Supplements to USP and AOAC Standards: The Gap European Brands Discover Too Late
European herbal brands targeting the US or Canada face a hidden testing gap: most EU labs don't run USP or AOAC methods. Here's why it matters.
EU Cosmetics Stability Testing: The PAO Evidence Gap That Puts Brands at Risk
Most EU cosmetics brands print a PAO symbol without data to support it. Here's what Regulation 1223/2009 actually requires—and where brands fall short.
CPNP Notification Under EU Regulation 1223/2009: Six Errors That Block Your Market Entry
Discover the six most common CPNP notification errors under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — and the practical fixes that prevent market surveillance from finding them first.
EU and UK Cosmetics Compliance in 2026: Where the Two Regimes Have Actually Split
Post-Brexit divergence between EU Regulation 1223/2009 and UK cosmetics law is real and growing. Here's where the rules differ and what it costs brands.
Fragrance Allergen Labelling Under EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009: What Regulation (EU) 2019/1966 Actually Requires
EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 now requires declaration of 82+ fragrance allergens. Here's what changed with 2019/1966 — and where brands still slip up.
EU Microplastics Restriction in Cosmetics: The October 2025 Deadline Has Passed — Are You Compliant?
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 set the first REACH compliance deadline for cosmetic microplastics in October 2025. Here's what brands must do next.
