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Silver: the European Commission notifies a change to the restrictionsSubscribers only

On 30 July 2026, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation, which is in fact a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2026/78 (the 8th “CMR” Regulation), in order to bring the restrictions on silver into line with the latest Opinion of the SCCS. It is worth noting that its provisions apply from… 1 May 2026.

Cuminaldehyde, p-Cymene: Requests for Opinions to the SCCSSubscribers only

On 29 July 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved, by written procedure, two mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of Cuminaldehyde, on the one hand, and p-Cymene, on the other. These two fragrance ingredients are threatened with CLH classification as substances toxic to reproduction and, consequently, with a possible ban as CMRs.

Reminder: entry into force of the latest version of the European Glossary of Cosmetic IngredientsSubscribers only

It sets out the names that must be used in the list of ingredients, which must appear on the labelling of cosmetic products. The latest version of this Glossary, published in July 2025, comes into force on 30 July 2026.

Regulation 2022/1181: full implementation on 31 July 2026Subscribers only

It comes into force for products made available on the market this 31 July. Regulation 2022/1181 of 8 July 2022 amended the preamble to Annex V (authorised preservatives) of Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 to define the new threshold for labelling the presence of formaldehyde releasers.

Labeling of allergens: are you ready?Subscribers only

This is the first step in the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/1545: from 31 July 2026, all cosmetic products newly placed on the market in the European Union must include, in the list of ingredients on the labelling, the allergens featured on the list, which contains more than 80 such substances.
Monday, January 26, 2015
SCCS: Vetiveryl acetate is unsafe
During its meeting on 16 December 2014, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on Vetiveryl acetate. Conclusion: inadequate data which not allow a safety as...
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Endocrine disruptors: the SCCS adopted a MemorandumSubscribers only
The SCCS made public, on 12 January 2015, its position on endocrine disruptors, their definition, and their safety assessment. The experts adopted thi...
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
SCCS: 3 requests for OpinionSubscribers only
Methylisothiazolinone (following a submission by Cosmetics Europe for rinse-off products and leave-on hair products), Dichloromethane, and sunscreen M...
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
SCCS: 1 Opinion, 1 Addendum, 3 RevisionsSubscribers only
During its meeting on December 16, 2014, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on Basic Blue 124, published an addendum to its conclusions on Ethyl lauroyl...
Monday, December 29, 2014
SCCS: request for Opinion (Hair dyes)Subscribers only
This request is for the 2,5,6-Triamino-4-pyrimidinol sulfate, an hair colouring agent. It is submission III for this ingredient.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
When cosmetics leave tracesSubscribers only
Even when present in extremely low concentrations and when their presence is unavoidable, traces of impurities, contaminants, and prohibited substance...
Monday, December 8, 2014
Cereals in cosmetics: with or without gluten?Subscribers only
Cereals are not only found in our plates. They are also incorporated into everyday cosmetics for the benefits they provide to the epidermis. There are...
Thursday, December 4, 2014
In short - A round table on essential oils in BrusselsSubscribers only
On 3 December, under the patronage of Eric Andrieu, Member of the European Parliament and Vice President of the Committee on Agriculture, a round tabl...
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Cosmetic ingredients: 2 EU notifications to WTOSubscribers only
The European Commission just transmitted to the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade in WTO two draft regulations aimed to amend the Cosmetics Reg...
Monday, November 24, 2014
Endocrine disrupters: an inventory presented to ParliamentSubscribers only
Since 2009, France has been implementing an action plan to better understand endocrine disrupters and reduce the population's exposure to substances s...
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Brief - Endocrine disruptors: 5 substances assessed in 2015Subscribers only
Within the framework of the National Strategy on Endocrine Disrupters, the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy has just asked Anse...
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
SCCS: Opinion on formaldehyde in nail hardenersSubscribers only
The SCCS adopted by written procedure on 7 November 2014 its Opinion on the safety of the use of formaldehyde in nail hardeners. The text is open for ...
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