Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), "Producer" is an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) role assigned to manufacturers, importers, or distributors who first place packaging on a Member State’s market. Producers face strict registration, fee, and reporting obligations. Non-EU sellers must appoint an Authorized Representative, while platforms like Amazon verify compliance.
On August 27, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of 10 new substance testing proposals and invited public comments by October 12.
Below are the most critical points that chemical enterprises should prioritize.
CIRS Group has compiled and summarised the latest global cosmetic regulatory developments of July 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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