Key Takeaways: On August 11, 2026, the European Commission proposed amending Annex II of the Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC), banning Lilial and lowering migration limits for Bisphenol A, Phenol, and BIT. Following public consultation ending October 10, 2026, the directive is expected to take effect in late 2026.
To address some hot-button issues, CIRS has compiled the official FAQ content released by the EU.
On August 6, 2026, the European Commission initiated a public consultation on a draft implementing regulation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40, with the core objective of establishing harmonized registration formats and reporting requirements for producer registers.
On August 6, 2026, China NIFDC publicly solicited comments on nine cosmetic standards invloving eight cosmetic ingredients and one testing method in STSC.
With less than two weeks to go, the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) becomes fully mandatory on August 12, 2026. Recently, we've seen a surge in inquiries from exporters across the chemical, machinery, personal care, and consumer goods sectors. Many businesses are struggling to navigate critical requirements—such as regulated packaging scopes, testing standards, Declarations of Conformity (DoC), EPR registration, and supply-chain liability. To help clients quickly assess its readiness and ensure compliance, we’ve put together this essential enterprise FAQ guide.
On July 21, 2026, UK HSE published its agency opinion on the restriction proposal for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams.
CIRS Testing provides a complete medical device chemical testing service, built around the chemical-substance requirements of the EU MDR, REACH, RoHS, the POPs Regulation, China NMPA/GB, and US FDA / ISO 10993 frameworks.
Recently, the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported 15 cases of food-contact materials failing sampling inspections. Of these, 9 originated from China, 1 each from Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands, and 3 from unknown sources. The main reasons for non-compliance in this batch of notifications were: excessive migration of heavy metals — 10 cases; excessive migration of aromatic amines — 3 cases; missing compliance documentation — 2 cases; and insufficient product testing — 1 case.
Cosmetic efficacy testing has become an essential step in developing compliant, evidence-based cosmetic products. Whether launching a new skincare product, validating sunscreen SPF claims, or supporting anti-ageing marketing claims, brands increasingly need scientific evidence to demonstrate that their products deliver the benefits promised on the label. Consumers today expect greater transparency from cosmetic brands, while regulators worldwide are placing increasing emphasis on ensuring that cosmetic claims are truthful, substantiated, and supported by appropriate evidence. As a result, cosmetic efficacy testing plays a critical role in product development, regulatory compliance, and successful market access.
CIRS Group has compiled and summarized the latest global cosmetic regulatory developments of June 2026.
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