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The cosmetics industry has always operated under compliance requirements, but 2025 presents an era of unprecedented pressure.

In late 2024, the Financial Times reported that 6% of inspected cosmetic products in the EU contained prohibited substances, including PFAS, raising serious health and environmental concerns. At the same time, consumer expectations are shifting—younger buyers are demanding more transparency than ever, forcing brands to rethink how they communicate ingredient safety and regulatory adherence.

And it’s not just consumer scrutiny that’s intensifying. The industry is still grappling with MoCRA, and as of January, the FDA reported 135,000 imported cosmetic products as non-compliant. REACH revisions are on the horizon, while regulatory divergence between the UK and EU is accelerating, creating compliance headaches for brands operating across markets. On top of that, the growing adoption of AI in personal care is bringing cosmetics into the scope of the EU AI Act, introducing new challenges that few are prepared for.

The Cosmetics Compliance Forum is where the industry comes together to face these challenges head-on. Over two days, we provide a platform for beauty innovators and regulatory experts to share insights, solutions, and strategies for staying compliant without compromising innovation. Covering everything from sustainability practices and ingredient trends to regulatory-driven business impacts and AI’s role in compliance, the Forum delivers critical knowledge through two expert-led content tracks designed for both regulatory affairs professionals and product developers.

If you’re navigating compliance complexities or looking to future-proof your business, this is the event you can’t afford to miss. Join us from September 9th to 11th and be part of the conversation that will shape the future of cosmetics.

The premier meeting ground for beauty innovators, regulatory experts, together with technology and service providers to share insights, solutions, and strategies for staying compliant without compromising innovation.

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Over the two-day event, we will provide a platform for beauty innovators and regulatory experts to share insights, solutions, and strategies for staying compliant without compromising innovation. Are you interested in seeing who will be attending? Download our sample attendee list to find out!

What happens when bold marketing meets rigid regulation? In this exclusive interview, Raquel Ramón, Regulatory Affairs Manager, GdC Beauty Group, unpacks the real-world challenges beauty brands face when trying to innovate, market, and stay compliant in an industry that’s anything but black and white, from the rising risk of influencer-driven misinformation to the global tug-of-war over what even qualifies as a "cosmetic", Raquel reveals how brands can safely push boundaries, without crossing regulatory lines.

Download now and uncover:

• The Global Compliance Puzzle: Why claims that work in the EU could land you in hot water in the US or Asia.
• The Importance of Early Collaboration: How early collaboration between Regulatory, Marketing & R&D is your best defence against future compliance disasters.
• Marketing as A Regulatory Minefield: How to keep your influencer content and “free-from” claims safe and substantiated.

With increased scrutiny on everything from efficacy claims to the “clean beauty” narrative, this is essential reading for regulatory pros, marketers, and innovators alike. Whether you're formulating the next skincare breakthrough or writing the copy to sell it, this is the compliance insight you can't afford to skip.

6% of cosmetics in the EEA still contain banned hazardous chemicals, and with regulatory pressure mounting, even minor compliance oversights could lead to product reformulations, delistings, or recalls.

This brand-new infographic explores the critical regulatory milestones that will redefine cosmetics compliance in the EU and UK through 2027. If you're in product development, regulatory affairs, or innovation strategy, this is your visual roadmap for staying ahead — and staying legal.

From ingredient bans and labelling mandates to PFAS phase-outs, microplastic restrictions, and stricter controls on retinol, BHT, and nanomaterials, this timeline gives you a clear, concise overview of what’s changing — and when.

Why You Should Download:

• Regulations are tightening: The EU and UK are aggressively introducing new laws targeting safety, sustainability, and transparency.
• Ingredient bans are accelerating: Retinol, Alpha-Arbutin, Triclosan, PFAS — all face new restrictions between 2025–2027.
• Non-compliance is rising: 6% of cosmetics already contain banned substances. The risk is real — and growing.
• Innovation depends on foresight: Anticipate the changes now, avoid costly reformulations later.

Don’t wait until it’s too late! Download the infographic now and get a clear view of the regulatory road ahead — so you can reformulate, relabel, or reprioritise before the deadlines hit.

Major regulatory changes across the UK and EU will hit the cosmetics industry in 2025, with strict deadlines, banned ingredients, and new compliance demands already being rolled out.

If your brand isn’t preparing now, you risk product bans, recalls, and costly reformulations.

Inside the Report:

• A breakdown of critical UK and EU compliance deadlines through 2025–2030
• Clear explanations of new bans, ingredient restrictions, and regulatory divergence
• A spotlight on high-risk product categories and what brands need to do next
• Insight into REACH revisions, MoCRA alignment, and the global compliance outlook
• Practical next steps to protect your formulations, brand reputation, and market access

Why You Need This Report:

• Avoid disruption: Know which ingredients are being banned — and when
• Plan ahead: Get timelines to prepare for compliance before it’s too late
• Reduce risk: Prevent enforcement actions, product removals, and reputational harm
• Act with confidence: Make informed decisions with expert regulatory insights 

Download now to navigate the 2025 regulatory landscape with clarity and control!