▪︎ CLP, Cosmetics Regulation, Omnibus VI
EU Chemicals Omnibus Package: New Requirements for Cosmetics That Contain Nano and CMR Substances
The final version of the EU Chemicals Omnibus Package is now being drafted. Cosmetics manufacturers will face stricter phase-out deadlines for carcinogenic substances. Affected companies should prepare for the new requirements.
On July 8, 2025, the Commission published the proposal for Omnibus VI, COM(2025)526 – Proposal for a “Chemical Legislation Simplification Omnibus VI.”
EU Council Tightens Regulations
The EU Council issued a statement on November 5 that withdrew some of the European Commission’s proposals regarding the Cosmetics Regulation.
- The EU originally wanted to abolish the reporting requirement on products containing nanomaterials six months before placing them on the market. The Council reintroduced this requirement – but without setting a deadline for companies.
- Companies must stop selling cosmetic products containing CMR substances after six months instead of 12, as proposed by the Commission.
Tripart negotiations between the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers (EU Council), and the European Commission will now follow.
Background of the Omnibus Package
The EU Chemicals Omnibus Package includes amendments to the CLP, Cosmetics, and Fertilizer Regulations. The EU’s primary goal is the harmonization of legislation and reduction of bureaucracy without compromising consumer protection. However, environmental protection organizations fear that this is precisely what will happen.
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