CMR substances prohibited by Omnibus Act VII
Ingredients: DIMETHYLTOLYLAMINE, TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE

Date of publication: 24/06/2024

On June 24, 2024, the European Commission (EC) notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) the “Omnibus VII” regulation. The adoption is expected to take place after the September 1st, 2025.

Background

On June 24, 2024, the European Commission (EC) notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) the “Omnibus VII” regulation. The adoption is expected to take place after the September 1st, 2025.

This regulation incorporates substances categorized as CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Toxic for Reproduction) according to regulation EC 2024/197, also known as 21st Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, into the European Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009. Since none of these substances have been defended by the industry, they will be added to Annex II (prohibited substances) of the Cosmetics Regulation.

What’s new?

Among the newly classified CMR substances, two ingredients are used in cosmetic products:

  • Dimethyltolylamine, carcinogenic 1B – used as a nail conditioning agent
  • Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), reprotoxic 1B – used as a skin conditioning agent

What now?

Starting September 1st, 2025, products containing either of these ingredients will be banned. This means no product containing them can be available on the EU market after this date.

References

European Commission notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Omnibus Act VII

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