Uncertainty shrouds the UK's departure from the EU but new guidance is being delivered to help companies prepare
The European Commission has published a communication on preparing for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
It outlines the current preparations and looks at all the possible outcomes of Brexit, given the current uncertainty.
“While the EU is working day and night for a deal ensuring an orderly withdrawal, the UK's withdrawal will undoubtedly cause disruption – for example in business supply chains – whether or not there is a deal,” said the Commission.
“As there is still no certainty that there will be a ratified withdrawal agreement in place on that date [30 March 2019], or what it will entail, preparations have been ongoing to try to ensure that the EU institutions, member states and private parties are prepared for the UK's withdrawal.”
The EU documents can be found at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/preparing-withdrawal-united-kingdom-european-union-30-march-2019_en
Brexit means that the UK will become a ‘third country’ and that EU law will cease to apply, including over 30 regulations that impact the cosmetics sector, says the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA).
Of particular importance are Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
“It is important to stress that all companies will be affected by the UK leaving the EU, and consequences will be greater for companies placing cosmetic products on the EU or the UK market or that are part of an EU/UK integrated supply chain,” said Olivia Santoni, the CTPA’s Director, regulatory and international services.
Companies need to be prepared and should consider the following, said Santoni:
