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.
Topic: COSMETICS REGULATION AMENDMENT
Date of publication: 28 April 2026
The European Commission published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/909, which brings new restrictions on several cosmetic ingredients, including Benzyl Salicylate, Citral and Aluminium
Ingredient: DELTA-METHRIN
Date of publication: 20 February 2026
Sweden submitted to ECHA its intention to classify Delta-Mehtrin as a Reprotoxic substance.
Ingredient: THIOMERSAL AND PHENYLMERCURIC SALTS
Date of publication: 2 February 2026
The SCCS has concluded that Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts are not safe as preservatives at current concentrations permitted in cosmetic products.
Ingredient: SALICYLIC ACID
Date of publication: 14 January 2026
The SCCS has accepted a mandate to assess the safety of the aggregate exposure to Salicylic Acid.
Ingredient: BASIC BROWN 16
Date of publication: 2 February 2026
The SCCS has concluded that Basic Brown 16 (C009) cannot be considered safe for use in non-oxidative hair dye formulations due to mutagenicity concerns.
Ingredient: BASIC BLUE 99
Date of publication: 2 February 2026
The SCCS has concluded that Basic Blue 99 (C059) is not safe for use in non-oxidative hair dye formulations at 1% due to genotoxicity concerns.
Ingredient: PROSTAGLANDIN ANALOGUES - MDN, IPCP and DDDE
Date of publication: 2 February 2026
The SCCS has concluded that Methylamido-Dihydro-Noralfaprostal, Isopropyl Cloprostenate and Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide are not safe for use in eyelash and eyebrow cosmetic products.
Ingredient: SILVER
Date of publication: 26 March 2026
The SCCS has concluded that Silver is safe when used up to a maximum concentration of 0.2% in rinse-off products, 0.3% in leave-on products, 0.2% in oral hygiene products, 0.3% in nail products and 0.05% in mouthwash for children.
Ingredient: BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (BHA)
Date of publication: 26 March 2026
The SCCS published final scientific advice on the safety of BHA in cosmetic products, considering it safe for use up to 0.07% in dermal leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic products.
Ingredient: CANNABIDIOL
Date of publication: 26 March 2026
The SCCS published final scientific advice on the safety of Cannabidiol in cosmetic products, considering it safe for use up to 0.19% in dermal and oral cosmetic products.
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