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Monitoring reports, cosmetic products

Our monitoring reports record the changes to cosmetics rules in a given period, and we publish one each month. Each one is a dated publication: it reflects the rules on the date it was published and is not updated afterwards. For what applies today, read the latest briefings or ask us.

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Proposals for EU harmonised classification and labelling of Bronopol and Aminomethyl Propanol

Ingredients: AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, BRONOPOL

Date of publication: 2023

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has received two proposals for harmonised classification and labelling for two cosmetic substances: Aminomethyl Propanol, used as buffering agent, and Bronopol, used as preservative. If the harmonised classification process is completed, the use of Aminomethyl Propanol and Bronopol in cosmetic products may be threatened.

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ECHA assessment on the need of further EU regulatory measures for cosmetic substances

Ingredients: CHLORHEXIDINE AND SALTS, O-TOLYL BIGUINIDE

Date of publication: 26/04/2023

On 26 April 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published four reports on the assessment of regulatory needs for four substance groups. Based on currently available information, ECHA concluded that there is a need for further EU regulatory risk management for the substances in the biguanides group.

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Upcoming updates to the UK Cosmetics Regulation – Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, HAA299 and HAA299 (nano)

Ingredients: METHYL-N-METHYLANTHRANILATE, HAA299, HAA299 (nano)

Date of publication: 28/04/2023

On 28 April 2023, the United Kingdom notified the WTO of a draft amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as applicable in Great Britain (i.e., England, Wales, and Scotland). Permitted levels of certain chemicals in the Cosmetics Regulations are amended.

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European Commission notified the WTO of draft EU Regulation restricting 13 nanomaterials in cosmetic products

Ingredients: 13 NANOMATERIALS

Date of publication: 23/05/2023

On 23 May 2023, the European Commission notified the WTO of a new amendment to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, restricting or prohibiting the use in cosmetic products of certain nanomaterials for which the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) identified a basis of concern.

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ECHA recommends 8 substances for REACH authorisation list

Ingredients: ETHYLENEDIAMINE, GLUTARAL

Date of publication: 12/04/2023

On 12 April 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommended that the European Commission adds 8 substances to the REACH Authorisation List, including ingredients reportes as used in cosmetics - Ethylenediamine and Glutaral.

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European Commission call for data on Cannabidiol (CBD)

Ingredients: CANNABIDIOL (CBD)

Date of publication: 01/06/2023

the European Commission launched a call for data on the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) in pure form, as well as an extract that may contain contaminants of other cannabinoids, including THC at trace levels.

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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.

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Updates to UK Cosmetics Regulation

Ingredients: DEOXYARBUTIN, SALICYLIC ACID, CMR SUBSTANCES

The UK Cosmetics Regulation was updated regarding the substances Deoxyarbutin (prohibited), Salicylic Acid (restricted) and CMR substances (prohibited).

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