Upcoming updates to the UK Cosmetics Regulation – Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, HAA299 and HAA299 (nano)
Ingredients: METHYL-N-METHYLANTHRANILATE, HAA299, HAA299 (nano)

Date of publication: 28/04/2023

On 28 April 2023, the United Kingdom notified the WTO of a draft amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as applicable in Great Britain (i.e., England, Wales, and Scotland). Permitted levels of certain chemicals in the Cosmetics Regulations are amended.

On 28 April 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as applicable in Great Britain (i.e., England, Wales, and Scotland).

Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) (CAS No 85-91-6) 

The fragrance ingredient, Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, is included in Annex III/321 (list of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down)

  • 0.1% max. in leave-on products but not to be used in sunscreen products and products intended for exposure to natural or artificial UV light.
  • 0.2% max. in rinse-off products.
  • In both cases: Do not use with nitrosating agents, Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 µg/kg, Keep in nitrite-free containers.

HAA299 (CAS No 919803-06-8)

Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine (HAA299) is included in Annex VI/33 (list of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products).

  • 10% max.
  • In case of combined use of Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine and Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine (nano), the sum shall not exceed 10%.

HAA299 (nano) (CAS No 919803-06-8)

Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine (nano)/ HAA299 (nano) is included in Annex VI/34 (list of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products).

  • Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed:
    • Purity ≥ 97 %,
    • Median particle size D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter): ≥50 nm of number size distribution.
  • Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation.
  • In case of combined use of Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine and Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine (nano), the sum shall not exceed 10%.

Timeline:

  • Restrictions on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate: products not in accordance with the new changes will not be able to be placed on the market on or after 6 July 2024, however, a transition provision will allow them to be made available until 6 July 2026, after which any supply will be unlawful.
  • Restrictions on HAA299 and HAA299 (nano) will enter into force on 28 July 2023.

References:

World Trade Organization (WTO) – Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade – G/TBT/N/GBR/61, 28 April 2023

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Regulation (EU) 2022/692 – OMNIBUS ACT VI – New and Updated Classification of Cosmetic Ingredients

Ingredients: BENZOPHENONE, TEOPHYLLINE, MELAMINE, AZADIRACHTA EXTRACTS, TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATE, PENTETIC ACID, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE

Date of publication: 03/05/2022

Date of application: 01/12/2023

The Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/692 includes new or updated classification for 12 chemicals that may be used as cosmetic ingredients. Seven out of these 12 are now classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction (CMR) and are banned from cosmetic products marketed in the EU.

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Regulation (EU) 2022/1531 – OMNIBUS ACT V – applicable as of 17 December 2022

Ingredients: METHYL SALICYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, DBMC, MIBK

Date of publication: 15/09/2022

Date of application: 17/12/2022

The European Commission has published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1531, which amends the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards the use in cosmetic products of certain substances classified as CMR, by adding new entries to Annex II and Annex III and revising an entry in Annex V.

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Italy and France – Environmental Labelling of Cosmetic Products

PACKAGING WASTE MANAGEMENT

Date of application:01/01/2023

Although the European Cosmetics Regulation is applicable to every cosmetic product made available in the European Union market, some national legislations may also apply. Environmental regulations in Italy and France specify mandatory labelling requirements applicable to packaged products marketed in these countries.

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Regulation (EU) 2022/1531 – OMNIBUS ACT V – applicable as of 17 December 2022

Ingredients: METHYL SALICYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, DBMC, MIBK

Date of publication: 15/09/2022

Date of application: 17/12/2022

The European Commission has published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1531, which amends the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards the use in cosmetic products of certain substances classified as CMR, by adding new entries to Annex II and Annex III and revising an entry in Annex V.

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SCCS Final Opinion on the Safety of Triclocarban and Triclosan

Ingredients: TRICLOCARBAN and TRICLOSAN

Date of publication: 25/10/2022

During the plenary meeting on 24-25 October 2022, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) presented its final opinion on the safety of Triclocarban and Triclosan as substances with potential endocrine disrupting properties in cosmetic products.

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