On 6 July 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) published an amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as applicable in Great Britain (i.e., England, Wales, and Scotland), ameding the permitted levels of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, HAA299 and HAA299 (nano).
Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) (CAS 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 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 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:
- Cosmetic products containing Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, not in accordance with the new restrictions cannot be placed on the market on or after 6 July 2024. A transition provision will allow them to be made available until 6 July 2026 (sell-off), after which any supply will be unlawful.
- Restrictions on HAA299 and HAA299 (nano) will enter into force on July 28, 2023.
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