The cosmetics industry is entering a new phase, shaped by sustainability priorities and increasingly strict environmental regulations.

Among the most significant changes is the EU microplastics regulation in cosmetics, which is progressively redefining how formulations are developed across multiple product categories.

Within this transformation, the focus is no longer only on compliance, but on finding solutions that can truly anticipate the future.

This is where Celus-Bi® Feel by ROELMI HPC becomes particularly relevant.

A regulatory shift that redefines formulation choices

With Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 under REACH Annex XVII, Entry 78, the European Union has introduced a progressive restriction on intentionally added microplastics, formally known as synthetic polymer microparticles (SPM).

Since 17 October 2023, this regulation has started to reshape formulation strategies across the industry. The transition is gradual, but the direction is clear: a progressive reduction and eventual phase-out of microplastics in cosmetics.

Rather than a sudden disruption, this regulatory evolution is driving a deeper change in how formulators evaluate ingredients, placing increasing value on long-term compliance and sustainability readiness.

Celus-Bi® Feel: Texturizers’ revolution starts now!

Celus-Bi® Feel has been specifically developed to support this transition. Rather than adapting to each regulatory milestone separately, Celus-Bi® Feel is designed as a forward-looking solution that aligns with both current and upcoming requirements of the EU microplastics regulation in cosmetics.

Celus-Bi® Feel solutions are:

  • Microplastic-free (SPM/PMS-free) by design
  • Fully aligned with current and future EU microplastics regulation requirements
  • Developed to eliminate the need for future reformulation linked to microplastics restrictions
  • Free from upcoming labeling obligations related to microplastics content

This means brands can focus on innovation, texture, and sensorial performance without being constrained by future regulatory shifts tied to microplastics.

By formulating with Celus-Bi® Feel, brands can proactively anticipate future regulatory changes while reinforcing their sustainability positioning and ensuring long-term compliance.

Our objective is to help our partners move confidently toward more sustainable cosmetic formulations, while minimizing regulatory risks, reformulation efforts, and associated development costs.