• Targeted Revision of the Regulation
• Omnibus Acts
• Customs Window
• Allergens Fragrance
• CPNP 2.0

• Short term implications of a delay
• Alternatives to the targeted revision
• Opportunities / Threats for the industry

Moderator: Geoff Waby, Obelis, USA

On 30 November 2022, the European Commission published its proposal to revise the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, thereby initiating the 8^th review of the Directive since its introduction in 1994. One of the key elements introduced by the Commission proposal is a change in legal instrument, which would turn the current Directive into a Regulation, thus increasing the potential for harmonisation across Member States. This also means that the requirements would apply directly across all EU Member States, with no need for national transposition, and that many of the obligations would fall under the direct responsibility of economic operators.

Recyclability, reuse, waste prevention, recycled content…

… Many new requirements covered across the 12 Chapters and 65 Articles of the proposal. Those obligations include sustainability and information requirements that packaging must satisfy to be allowed on the Union market.

More than a year later, where do we stand?

The adoption of the European Parliament position on the PPWR on 22 November and the approval of the Council General Approach on 18 December 2023 wrapped up months of intense discussions on the file and allowed the start of interinstitutional negotiations between Council, Parliament and the Commission (trilogues in Brussels’ jargon) on 10 January 2024.

Taking over from Spain, the Belgian Presidency of the Council oversaw the start of negotiations and should bring them to conclusion at the latest by early March to ensure the adoption of the Regulation before the last European Parliament plenary session of this mandate in April 2024.

Packaging plays an important role in assuring cosmetics quality, safety and efficacy but is also essential for marketing purposes. Indeed, consumers’ preferences for a cosmetic product may be largely influenced by packaging design, functionality or composition, including statements aligned with their way of living.

Sustainability rises as a special requirement that has been moving the industry to adapt and change materials, manufacturing processes and claims.

It is known from the literature that the cosmetic industry produces around 120 billion packages every year, most of which are not discarded or recycled correctly. Negative effects in oceans have been widely spread in the news.

Throughout this presentation we will discuss the practical meaning of “sustainable packaging options” considering the products currently available in the market. Also, the main trends in this field will be presented such as the beauty of the packaging, its functionality and consumer experience including artificial intelligence.

• The use of polymers in cosmetics
• Regulation 2023/2055: scope and deadlines
• Implementation and practical cases.

Modern times. Ingredients to defend and sustain: Preservatives and UV filters, what’s next?

The European Commission is increasingly devoted to pushing sustainability in any sector: economic, social and industrial. The very recent decisions taken and all those to come make it compulsory to adhere to what is required now and are pushing companies to invest heavily to adapt, where not already implemented, the industrial model by adhering to the Green Deal directives. Added to the push from European authorities is the direction of the market itself driven by consumer and NGO demands, for which “sustainable,” whatever that means, is now THE must!

All this has consequences and a cost for the industry including of course the cosmetic ingredients industry. A state of the art of what is the impact on two categories of ingredients is proposed: preservatives and UV filters. There is no shortage of surprises and challenges.

This presentation will provide an introduction to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), focusing on its mission and the self-regulating system – the IFRA Standards. The value and basis of different risk management measures for skin sensitizers will also be explained with focus on the fragrance industry engagement and position with regard to the extended allergen labelling in the EU Cosmetic Regulation.

How all the new regulations in the scope of the Green Deal, CPR Revision, CLP, Green Claims affect the real economic operator in fact?
Which are the most difficulty challenges and if the producers, manufacturers and traders are on time and ready for the market?
If the newest regulation restrictions and Directives updates are the cause and giving birth to unfair trade practices and illegal situations in the market.
Which is a real market positioning – the examples form the CPNP notifications and from the regal?

• Literature overview
• The case of estrogen mimicking polyphenols
• Sustainability of sunscreens

In this presentation Vincent will delve into the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and the cosmetics industry. As AI continues to reshape various sectors, its influence on beauty and skincare is both profound and transformative. This talk will explore how Generative AI technologies can revolutionize the way cosmetics are developed, and how AI can support regulatory duties.

In this presentation Zoran will give you his insights and learnings from the 10-years process of building and using the PRIMS software (Product Regulatory Information and Safety). He will highlight the most important challenges that had to be address along the way, e.g.: How does one design a comprehensive though practical, efficient, and user-friendly software? What were the 10 key aspects considered? How to involve users and implement their feedback? How to make it future proof and keep it up to date with ever-changing regulations?

• How can digitalization help improve product compliance and safety management?
• What can you digitalize and what not?
• How to “digitalize” regulatory rules and requirements?
• How to organize and manage data changes and continuously evolving regulations?
• How to efficiently use compliance and safety software?