Adoption of the draft eco-design regulation
On May 27, 2024, the draft Ecodesign Regulation of March 2022 was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council. It replaces the current Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC and extends its scope to all types of goods placed on the EU market (with the exception of cars and products
related to defense and security). It introduces new performance requirements concerning durability, reusability, environmental footprint, resource efficiency, etc. Information requirements have also
been adopted, including the creation of a digital product passport. The destruction of unsold textiles and footwear is also prohibited. The regulation will apply 24 months after its entry into force.
[Reference : Transition écologique : le Conseil approuve définitivement le règlement sur l’écoconception, Conseil européen, 27 mai 2024].
European Commission: Key Points Discussed at the Working Group on Cosmetic Products Meeting on June 13-14, 2024
During this meeting, the main points discussed included:
- Discussion on future harmonized classifications of CMR substances (carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic).
- Application of Article 15.2 of the Cosmetic Products Regulation to constituents of Natural Complex Substances (NCS) classified as CMR 1
- Presentation of options to improve CosIng (cosmetic ingredients database) and its glossary
- Reports on previous meetings regarding the revision of recommendations on the efficacy of sunscreen products and PEMSAC sessions on cosmetovigilance and market surveillance
- Regulatory updates and SCCS assessments on ingredients and nanomaterials
- Regulatory updates and SCCS assessments on nanomaterials
- Targeted revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation, with sharing of expectations and
ideas from experts.
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Update on PFAS, a worrying public health issue
The acronym PFAS is used to designate perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substances. These substances form a group of more than 14,000 compounds, which have become essential since the
1950s because of their characteristics of great practical interest. Resistant to heat, water and grease, PFASs have become ubiquitous in our everyday lives. They can be found in cosmetics, food packaging, clothing and textiles, non-stick utensils, etc.
The environment is not immune to PFAS pollution. One of the characteristics of these compounds is their persistence in the environment. Last April, the French National Assembly unanimously adopted a bill designed to protect the public from the risks associated with perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS). This law provides for a ban on discharges of PFAS into the environment and funding for the clean-up of contaminated environments. It also aims to ban certain
non-essential uses of PFASs, such as in waxes, cosmetics and clothing, from 1 January 2026. However, no consensus has been reached on restricting the use of these substances in kitchen utensils. Concerned about the impact of PFAS on the environment and human health, the EXPERTOX laboratory and consultancy offers to support you in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of PFAS from raw materials to finished products and packaging