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: Heliotropin
Date of publication: 26 June 2025
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has accepted a mandate to assess the safety of Heliotropin in fine fragrances for adults only at concentrations up to 1.8%, following potential classification as a reproductive toxicant under the CLP Regulation.
Topic: EU Borderline Manual on Cosmetic Products.
Date of publication: August 2025
The European Commission has published version 5.5 of the Borderline Manual for Cosmetic Products, introducing four new sections and expanding existing guidance to clarify the classification of henna contouring products, self-tanning concentrates, oral cosmetic products, and tattoo fading treatments.
Topic: TPO prohibited in cosmetic products
Date of ban application: 1 September 2025
The European Commission has published comprehensive Q&A guidance addressing industry concerns about the prohibition of Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO) in cosmetic products, clarifying enforcement requirements and providing actionable guidance for manufacturers, distributors, and nail professionals following the 1 September 2025 ban.
Ingredient: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC)
Date of publication: 30 June 2025
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has issued a final opinion on Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC), providing updated safety guidance for this widely used UV filter in cosmetic products.
Ingredients: PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
Date of publication: 27 february 2025
France approved groundbreaking legislation banning PFAS in cosmetics from January 2026, setting a precedent that could influence EU-wide regulation.
Date of publication: 03 April 2025
The European Commission presented its final REACH reform proposal at CARACAL-54, introducing 10-year registration validity, Digital Product Passports, and enhanced enforcement measures that will significantly increase compliance requirements and administrative burden for cosmetics companies operating in the EU market.
Ingredients: 30 Hazardous Chemical Substances including CMRs
Date of publication: 07 April 2025
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) notified WTO of amendments to the GB Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, introducing mandatory classifications for 30 substances including several new CMR classifications that will impact cosmetic ingredient use under Article 15 of the UK Cosmetics Regulation.
Topic: Packaging Materials
Date of publication: 01 April 2025
The UK's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for packaging becomes fully operational, requiring cosmetic companies to register, report packaging data, and pay fees based on the "polluter pays" principle, shifting waste management costs from local entities to producers.
Ingredients: Benzophenone-3
Date of publication: 08 May 2025
The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) notified WTO of amendments to Benzophenone-3 use conditions, reducing maximum concentrations for body products and introducing product formulation protection restrictions aligned with EU regulations.
Ingredients: Formaldehyde-releasing substances, Homosalate, 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor
Date of publication: 21/05/2025
The UK's Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety (SAG-CS) published three critical opinions addressing formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, homosalate UV filter safety, and 4-MBC safety concerns for cosmetic products.
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