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: SODIUM FLUORIDE
Date of publication: 12/02/2024
On February 12, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced France's intention to classify Sodium Fluoride as an endocrine disruptor for human health and reprotoxic. The restriction dossier is expected to be submitted on April 15 2025.
Topic: UK BAN ON WET WIPES CONTAINING PLASTIC
Date of publication: 07/02/2025
On February 7, 2025, Wales notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intention to ban plastic-containing wet wipes, aligning with measures already adopted by England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in the second half of 2024.
Topic: REGULATORY UPDATES
Date of publication: 01/02/2025
Several Cosmetic Regulations related to nanomaterials, vitamin A, and other ingredients will come into force from 1st February 2025, with product withdrawal deadlines later in the year.
Topic: UPDATE ON BORDERLINE MANUAL
Date of publication: 24/01/2025
On January 24, 2025, the European Commission published a revised version of the Borderline Manual that includes new criteria for determining when products in vials and ampoules qualify as cosmetics. This update provides immediate clarity for manufacturers and distributors.
Topic: EU COSMETICS REGULATION
Date of publication: 21/02/2025
On February 21 2025, the European Commission opened a Call for Evidence to assess the effectiveness of the Cosmetic Products Regulation. The revision is open for comments until March 21, 2025.
Topic: NEW REULATION ON PACKAGING MATERIALS
Date of publication: 21/02/2025
On February 21, 2025, the European Commission adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/351, introducing significant changes to existing regulations concerning plastic materials that will affect cosmetic packaging requirements.
Topic: PACKAGING AND PACKAGING WASTE
Date of publication: 22/01/2025
On January 22, 2025, the European Union (EU) Commission approved Regulation (EU) 2025/40, repealing Directive 94/62/EC. This regulation represents a major step towards sustainable packaging across different sectors, including the cosmetic industry.
Ingredient: METHYL SALICYLATE
Date of publication: 16/01/2025
On January 16, 2025, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of an amendment to Annex III of its cosmetics regulation, introducing new restrictions on Methyl Salicylate. The UK's approach slightly differs from the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Ingredient: SODIUM CHLORITE
Date of publication: 20/01/2025
On January 20, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) received a proposal from Hungary to classify Sodium Chlorite as Mutagenic 2. The proposal is open for comments until March 21 2025.
Ingredient: RESORCINOL
Date of publication: 20/01/2025
On January 20, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) received a proposal from France to classify Resorcinol as Endocrine Disruptor for human health. The proposal is open for comments until March 21 2025.
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