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.
Ingredients: DIMETHYLTOLYLAMINE, TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE
Proposed date of adoption: 20 days from publication in the OJEU
The European Commission notified the WTO of the draft text for the 21st Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the EU CLP Regulation. Two cosmetic nail modelling ingredients will be prohibited in EU.
Ingredients: ALPHA-ARBUTIN, BETA-ARBUTIN
Date of publication: 01/02/2023
On February 1, 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the use of alpha-arbutin and betaa-arbutin in cosmetic products.
Topic: Microplastics regulation in European Union
Date of publication: 30/08/2022 (draft)
On August 30, 2022, the European Commission released a draft proposal to restrict intentionally added microplastics. The restriction would comprise synthetic polymer microparticles below 5 mm and fiber-like particles below 15 mm that are used in products on intention and may result in environmental release.
Topic: Green Dot labelling in Spain
Date of publication: 27/12/2022
Date of application: 01/01/2025
Spanish Royal Decree 1055/2022 will apply as of January 1, 2025, introducing several new requirements on packaging.
Ingredients: BENZOPHENONE-3, OCTOCRYLENE
Date of publication: 07/07/2022
Date of application: 28/01/2023 (placing on the market); 28/07/2023 (sell-off)
Regulation (EU) 2022/1176 amends Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, restricting the use of Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene as UV filters in cosmetic products.
Ingredients: ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS
Date of publication: 02/02/2023
On February 2, 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the use of aluminum in cosmetic products.
Topic: Glossary of common ingredient names, INCI list
Date of publication: 31/03/2022
The European Commission has published the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/677, which updates the Glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labelling of cosmetic products, applicable from 29 April 2023.
Ingredients: KARANAL
Date of application: 27/08/2023
Karanal has been added to the SVHC's list. The deadline for placing cosmetic products containing Karanal on the European Union market will be until August 27, 2023.
Ingredients: COSMETIC FRAGRANCES and AROMATIC COMPOSITIONS
Date of publication: Expected in June 2023
IFRA is preparing the 51st Amendment to its standards. The proposed amendment is open for consultation until February 28, 2023, in order to give the industry the opportunity to submit its comments. Official notification of the 51st Amendment is expected in June 2023.
Ingredients: BHT, ACID YELLOW 3, HOMOSALATE, HAA299 and RESORCINOL
Date of publication: 11/11/2022
Date of application: 01/07/2023
Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 of November 2022 amends Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, restricting the use of BHT, Acid Yellow 3, Homosalate, HAA299 and Resorcinol, in cosmetic products.
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