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NATRUE, together with six other industry associations, has welcomed the provisional interinstitutional agreement reached on 17 June on the Omnibus VI proposal. The agreement marks an important milestone towards a more coherent and workable regulatory framework for cosmetic products and ingredients in Europe.
An appropriate framework for cosmetics, fragrance and essential oils is vital to ensure that the whole sector – from European SMEs to global companies alike – can continue to innovate and deliver high quality products that meet consumers’ expectations.
Consumer safety is the priority for the cosmetics, fragrance, essential oils and cosmetic ingredients industries.The agreement maintains the EU’s robust safety framework, including the automatic ban of CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic) substances in cosmetic products and the role of independent scientific assessments in regulatory decision-making. At the same time, it supports the objective of reducing unnecessary administrative burdens and boost the competitiveness of European businesses through science-based and proportionate regulation.
| Prof Dr Florian Stintzing, President of NATRUE and CEO of Wala Heilmittel, said: “Natural and organic cosmetics reflect a growing consumer choice. We welcome a framework that upholds high safety standards while giving producers of natural and organic products the clarity and predictability to grow across Europe and beyond.” |
As the legislative process moves towards final adoption, the fragrance, essential oils and cosmetics sector is ready to support effective implementation of the new framework and to continue contributing to consumer wellbeing, innovation, sustainability and economic growth across Europe.
The letter can be read in full here.
All NATRUE contributions are available here.