Cosmetics Regulation 2026/909: What Will Change for Your Formulations Starting January 1, 2027

Have you already checked your formulations against the new limits? With Regulation (EU) 2026/909, the European Commission has amended the EU Cosmetics Regulation for twelve substances, and as of January 1, 2027, only products that meet the new requirements may be placed on the market. This article explains which substances are affected, what deadlines apply, and what steps manufacturers and distributors should take now.

Cosmetics Regulation 2026/909: What Will Change for Your Formulations Starting January 1, 20272026-10-23T12:27:37+02:00

Citral and Benzyl Salicylate: These limits will apply to your fragrances starting in 2027

Fragrances are found in perfumes, creams, shower gels, and deodorants, and under Regulation (EU) 2026/909, maximum limits per product category will apply to citral and benzyl salicylate for the first time starting January 1, 2027. Anyone using formulations containing these substances should therefore check which category each product falls into and what limit applies to that category.

Citral and Benzyl Salicylate: These limits will apply to your fragrances starting in 20272026-10-23T12:32:57+02:00

The AI Regulation and the AI Act: Why the Digital Omnibus Helps the Large Medical AI Providers, Not the Small Ones

The Digital Omnibus has once again postponed the substantive requirements of the AI Regulation—known in English as the AI Act, or Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on Artificial Intelligence—for high-risk AI in the healthcare sector, now to no later than August 2, 2028. At first glance, this sounds like a relief. However, a new economic study by Wiens and Dieler shows that for small medical AI companies, the exact opposite is true.

The AI Regulation and the AI Act: Why the Digital Omnibus Helps the Large Medical AI Providers, Not the Small Ones2026-09-23T12:18:42+02:00

Digital Services Act: EU Commission Tightens Requirements

What do a chatbot, a discussion forum, and a gaming platform have in common? As of now, they are all subject to the same strict legal framework. On August 31, 2026, the European Commission officially classified ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox into the highest obligation category under the Digital Services Act, with significant consequences for all three services.

Digital Services Act: EU Commission Tightens Requirements2026-09-23T11:48:26+02:00
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