News & Insights
This news section is designed to provide updates on key regulatory, scientific and communication topics in order to stay abreast of issues that could impact your business.
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20 October 2026
BIST's International Trade Week returns from 9-13 November 2026!
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19 October 2026
The final order will take effect from 11 September 2027.
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19 October 2026
CTPA’s Director-General Dr Emma Meredith OBE was invited last week to join the UK Government’s business delegation to India led by Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business and Trade and accompanied by Dame Angela Eagle, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for Scotland and His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for South Asia, and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, Harjinder Kang.
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16 October 2026
CTPA is hosting an in-person event in London on 13 November 2026 in partnership with the UK Government.
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15 October 2026
An important webinar to explain key points in CTPA’s response to the technical consultation on UK REACH ATRm draft SI.
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12 October 2026
The view from Dr Emma Meredith OBE, Director-General, CTPA on the Association's activities during September-October 2026.
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06 October 2026
HMRC has launched a consultation on draft regulations for applying a mass balance approach to chemically recycled plastic.
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05 October 2026
Cosmetic products sold within the CPTPP should not be subject to CFS requirements.
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01 October 2026
The Home Office launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the provisions applicable to explosives precursors and poisons.
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29 September 2026
ECHA and HSE Update: September 2026
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29 September 2026
Defra launched a technical consultation on the draft SI for the ATRm.
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28 September 2026
Join us on 7 October 2026 at 9:30 AM (BST) to learn more about accessing the Vietnamese market.
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14 September 2026
From 14 to 20 September, CTPA is joining Recycle Now and organisations across the UK to support Recycle Week, the UK’s biggest annual recycling event.
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14 September 2026
Donate products to the SCS Showcase at SCS Formulate 2026, helping turn personal care innovation into practical support for people living with cancer.
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11 September 2026
Join experts from the UK Government and industry to gain the latest market intelligence, understand regulatory requirements and explore practical routes to the Vietnamese market for your brand.
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11 September 2026
Latest insights from Dr Emma Meredith OBE, Director-General, CTPA
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09 September 2026
The UK can now access the full benefits of membership accross all 11 CPTPP markets.
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07 September 2026
OPSS has launched a new Product Regulation Sandbox programme.
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01 September 2026
HMRC has published guidance for producers intending to use chemically recycled plastic under the PPT from 1 April 2027.
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28 August 2026
Annual OPSS PSD Report Published for 2025-2026
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19 August 2026
How to make clear, credible and compliant environmental claims.
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19 August 2026
The report sets out the work delivered by OPSS with product regulation, authorities, and partners.
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07 August 2026
Latest insights from Dr Emma Meredith OBE, Director-General, CTPA
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30 July 2026
Please register for the Circular Economy Forum using the links provided.
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29 July 2026
In effect since the 24 July 2026, including for UK products.
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28 July 2026
The call for evidence will remain open until 21 September 2026.
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28 July 2026
CTPA’s interpretation of the UK Cosmetics Regulation’s ‘making available’ date for products containing banned ingredients - when used by professionals.
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27 July 2026
Join CTPA’s webinar to discover how to maximise the positive impact of digital in your sustainability journey whilst mitigating the downside.
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17 July 2026
Businesses can now benefit from the provisions under the agreement.
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14 July 2026
The trade deal was concluded on 13 July 2026.
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07 July 2026
Understanding the US market and what it means for exporters on 14 July 2026.
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06 July 2026
Businesses must register with HMRC to benefit from tariff cuts under the UK-India FTA.
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01 July 2026
The free webinar is scheduled on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 2pm.
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24 June 2026
The Government has outlined its intentions to lay UK Deforestation Regulations in 2027, to align with the EUDR.
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23 June 2026
Provisional agreement reached on Omnibus VI on chemicals.
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23 June 2026
The visit followed the first technical exchange under the MoU, which took place in China in March 2026.
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19 June 2026
UK Businesses can benefit from the provisions under the UK-India FTA from 15 July 2026.
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19 June 2026
ECHA and HSE Update: June 2026
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18 June 2026
ICCS published their Best Practice Guidance on read across.
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12 June 2026
FDA adds first new sunscreen active ingredient in over 20 years.
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12 June 2026
Cosmetic Ingredients mentioned in transfer-ATP with a proposed ENV classification (public)
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12 June 2026
Input needed for Several Fragrance and Non-Fragrance Ingredients
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12 June 2026
Latest insights from Dr Emma Meredith OBE, Director-General, CTPA
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10 June 2026
UK businesses will be able to access CPTPP provisions with Mexico from 22 June 2026.
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05 June 2026
Upcoming DBT sessions will take place on 26 June and 8 July 2026.
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04 June 2026
DBT is organising a two-part webinar series designed specifically for UK SMEs on 5 and 19 June 2026.
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02 June 2026
CTPA with Forum for the Future launches "Navigating a Volatile World – A Handbook for the UK Cosmetics Industry".
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28 May 2026
The Society of Cosmetic Scientists have unveiled a refreshed identity, including a new name, logo and digital presence
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28 May 2026
TFWA World Exhibition & Conference will be held from 27 September to 1 October 2026.
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22 May 2026
The deadline for responses is 10 August 2026.
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21 May 2026
The UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement was concluded on 20 May 2026.
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19 May 2026
Webinar on 2 June 2026 - Apprenticeship scheme launched in partnership with SCS and Tiro
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14 May 2026
Join DBT on 28 May 2026 to prepare for the upcoming India-UK FTA Roadshow!
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13 May 2026
Upheld ruling on misleading claims which exaggerated the effects of a cosmetic for ageing skin.
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13 May 2026
The SCS 2026 Annual Conference is taking place on 1-2 July 2026
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08 May 2026
The recording of the ICCS webinar on skin sensitisation is now available.
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