Allergy Alert Test for hair colouring products

Harmonized labelling for Allergy Alert Test in hair dyeing products.

Date of publication: 24/04/2023

Cosmetics Europe published a new recommendation on the Allergy Alert Test (AAT) for hair colouring products, providing harmonized wording and pictograms to be used as risk management measures.

Some hair dyeing products placed on the EU market contain the advice to assess skin
sensitisation by performing a user test before dyeing the hair (“self-tests”). The exact
protocol depends on the manufacturer/Responsible Person.

On 24 April 2023, the EU Personal Care Association – Cosmetics Europe – published a new recommendation on the Allergy Alert Test (AAT) for hair colouring products, providing harmonised wording and pictograms to be used as risk management measures.

In summary, the harmonised procedure involves mixing together small amounts of the colorant and developer, applying to the inner forearm and leaving for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes the mixture is removed. If there is no reaction within 48 hours, the hair colorant may be applied in accordance with the instructions for use provided.

References:

Cosmetics Europe Recommendation N° 27 – Allergy Alert Test for hair colouring products, 2023

other REGULATORY UPDATES

UK Responsible Person Labelling Deadline Extension

RESPONSIBLE PERSON

Date of application: 31/12/2025

The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have reviewed the requirement to label the product with the UK Responsible Person and have decided to extend this transitional provision for a total period of five years, until 31 December 2025.

Regulation (EU) 2022/1531 – OMNIBUS ACT V – applicable as of 17 December 2022

Ingredients: METHYL SALICYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, DBMC, MIBK

Date of publication: 15/09/2022

Date of application: 17/12/2022

The European Commission has published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1531, which amends the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards the use in cosmetic products of certain substances classified as CMR, by adding new entries to Annex II and Annex III and revising an entry in Annex V.

SCCS consultation on opinion about Salicylic Acid

Ingredients: SALICYLIC ACID

Date of publication: 15/12/2022

On December 15, 2022, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released the preliminary opinion on Salicylic Acid (CAS No. 69-72-7). This opinion is open for comments until February 17, 2023.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional (Lilial) ban in cosmetics comes into force in Great Britain

Ingredients: BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL

Date of application: 15/12/2022

Due to its classification as toxic to reproduction, Butylphenyl Methylpropional is prohibited in cosmetic products placed in the Great Britain market as of December 15, 2022.

Update on the classification and labelling of Titanium Dioxide in powder form

Ingredients: TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Date of publication: 23/11/2022

The EU General Court annuls the Commission Delegated Regulation of 2019 in so far as it concerns the harmonised classification and labelling of Titanium Dioxide as a carcinogenic substance by inhalation in certain powder forms.

Italy and France – Environmental Labelling of Cosmetic Products

PACKAGING WASTE MANAGEMENT

Date of application:01/01/2023

Although the European Cosmetics Regulation is applicable to every cosmetic product made available in the European Union market, some national legislations may also apply. Environmental regulations in Italy and France specify mandatory labelling requirements applicable to packaged products marketed in these countries.