Cosmetic Packaging Under the PPWR: What Applies From August 2026
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 replaced the packaging directive on 12 August 2026. The staged deadlines to 2030, the ban on hotel miniatures, empty space limits and what to change now.
Labelling
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Labelling
Guides and updates on EU cosmetic & chemical compliance from the Lexora regulatory team.
Aerosol Cosmetics: Labelling Rules Beyond Regulation 1223/2009
Aerosol cosmetics follow two rulebooks. The reverse epsilon, the pressure warnings every can needs, why the flame pictogram appears without…
Nanomaterials in Cosmetics: The Nano Label and the Six Month Notification
How the EU defines a cosmetic nanomaterial, the separate Article 16 notification, the nano declaration on the ingredient list and…
INCI List Preparation: Get Your Ingredient Declaration Right Before You Print
INCI list preparation explained: correct nomenclature, descending order, the 1% rule, fragrance allergens and Annex checks before your artwork goes…
New Fragrance Allergen Labelling: The 80+ Allergens to Declare by 2026
Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 expands the fragrance allergens you must name on cosmetic labels to around 80. The 2026 and 2028…
A Guide to Mandatory Symbols on Cosmetic Labels
Cosmetic symbols are mandatory graphical elements on product labels that communicate essential safety, shelf life, and environmental information to consumers.…
Understanding Country-Specific Labelling Obligations
Environmental labelling for cosmetic products often varies by country, even when safety and ingredient requirements are harmonized across regions such…
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Labelling
Regulatory compliance for cosmetic products depends heavily on accurate and standardized ingredient labelling. The cosmetic label is the main point…
Regulatory Guide to Cosmetic Product Labelling
The Challenge Test, also known as the Preservative Efficacy Test, is a mandatory microbiological safety requirement for most cosmetic products…