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.
Ingredient: Acetophenone
Date of publication: 10 November 2025
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has accepted a mandate to assess the safety of Acetophenone when present as a Natural Complex Substance, following potential classification as a reproductive toxicant under the CLP Regulation.
Topic: Draft 24th to CLP Regulation
Date of publication: 27 November 2025
The European Commission (EC) notified the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee about the 24th Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress (ATP) to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008, also known as CLP Regulation. This update amends 48 substances or substance groups, potentially impacting a total of 14 ingredients which can be used in cosmetics.
Topic: Cosmetic ingredients restrictions UK
Date of publication: 31 October 2025
The United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation, proposing amendments to the ingredient lists in UK Regulation. This update will restrict the threshold for labelling requirements for Formaldehyde releasing substances and prohibit the use of 4-MBC and 16 CMR ingredients.
Topic: Cosmetic ingredients restrictions UK
Date of publication: 27 November 2025
The United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation, proposing amendments to the ingredient lists in UK Regulation. This update will restrict the use of Hexyl Salicylate and prohibit the use of 13 CMR substances.
Ingredient: Sodium chloride
Date of publication: 27 November 2025
Sweden submitted to ECHA its intention of classify Sodium Chloride as Carc. 2, Muta. 2 and Repr. 1B .
Ingredient: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Date of publication: 19 November 2025
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued its final opinion establishing safe use concentration limits for Tea Tree Oil in cosmetic products, allowing its continued use as an anti-seborrheic and anti-microbial agent despite pending CMR 1B classification under CLP Regulation.
Ingredient: Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts
Date of publication: 19 November 2025
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a preliminary opinion concluding that Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts are not safe as preservatives at current concentrations permitted in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments is 21st of January 2026.
Ingredient: Basic Blue 99
Date of publication: 19 November 2025
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (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. The deadline for comments is 21st of January 2026.
Ingredient: Butylated Hydroxyanisole
Date of publication: 19 November 2025
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a preliminary opinion concluding that the use of BHA in dermal leave-on and rinse-off products up to a concentration of 0.07% is safe. The deadline for comments is 21st of January 2026.
Ingredient: Cannabidiol
Date of publication: 19 November 2025
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published a preliminary opinion on the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) in cosmetic products, proposing concentration limits for its use. The deadline for comments is 21st of January 2026.
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