On 25 July 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Decision (EU) 2023/1540 amending and correcting Decision (EU) 2021/1870 establishing EU Ecolabel criteria for cosmetic products.
Specifically, Annex I and Annex II to the Decision (EU) 2021/1870 are corrected, namely on the application of sub-criterion and clarification of the interpretation of introductory sentences.
The updated Decision applies from 26 July 2023.
References:
Ingredients: BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL
Date of application: 15/12/2022
Due to its classification as toxic to reproduction, Butylphenyl Methylpropional is prohibited in cosmetic products placed in the Great Britain market as of December 15, 2022.
Ingredients: PHENOXYETHANOL
The EU Court of Justice repealed the French requirement for the labelling of the precautionary measurement “Not to be used on the nappy-skin area of children under 3 years of age” on leave-on cosmetic products containing Phenoxyethanol. Therefore, the labelling restriction related to Phenoxyethanol is officially not mandatory for products imported into France.
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.
Ingredients: PHENOXYETHANOL
The EU Court of Justice repealed the French requirement for the labelling of the precautionary measurement “Not to be used on the nappy-skin area of children under 3 years of age” on leave-on cosmetic products containing Phenoxyethanol. Therefore, the labelling restriction related to Phenoxyethanol is officially not mandatory for products imported into France.
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.
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.
