Methyl Salicylate – UK Cosmetics Regulation Amendment Notified to WTO

EPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Published

On 23 December 2024, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), which is being introduced under UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). From 2026/2027 modulated fees will be introduced...
Methyl Salicylate – UK Cosmetics Regulation Amendment Notified to WTO

OPSS Publishes SI on CMR Substances and Kojic Acid

On 17 December 2024, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published its Statutory Instrument ‘The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2024’.  This SI comes into force on 31 January 2025; it adds 64 of...
Methyl Salicylate – UK Cosmetics Regulation Amendment Notified to WTO

Simpler Recycling – Policy Paper and Guidance

A Policy Paper has been published relating to Simpler Recycling in England. The Policy Paper is available on GOV.UK at this link. As a reminder: Local councils are required to collect all specified packaging materials for recycling by 31 March 2026, except plastic...