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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.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
New-Zealand should ban microbeads in cosmetics in 2018
New Zealand has just transmitted to WTO a consultation document aimed to manage microbeads in personal care products. The Government is considering to...
Monday, March 13, 2017
Peanut & wheat protein in cosmetics: new restrictions in 2018Subscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed at restricting the peanut protein level of peanut oil, its extracts and its de...
Monday, March 13, 2017
Aluminium, HEMA, QRA 2: three requests for Opinion to SCCSSubscribers only
Aluminium in cosmetics, HEMA and Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate in nails products: the safety of these ingredients will be assessed by the SCCS. T...
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
4 trends enhancing the specialty actives marketSubscribers only
The time when biofunctional active ingredients were only used in high-end products is a thing of the past. Now it is a key cosmetic component for the ...
Thursday, February 23, 2017
D4 and D5 restricted to 0.1% in rinse-off cosmetics in 2017Subscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed at restricting the use of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and decamethylcycl...
Monday, February 20, 2017
Karanja oil: an ANSM Opinion issued to manufacturersSubscribers only
On 9 February 2017, the ANSM published a Notice to manufacturers on sunscreen products containing karanja oil. A warning to remind that it is not an a...
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Benzopheneone-3: 6% maximum from September 3, 2017Subscribers only
Regulation 2017/238 of 10 February 2017, published in Official Journal of the European Union on 11 February, amends Annex VI (UV-filters) of Cosmetics...
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Hair dyes: new regulation for 17 substancesSubscribers only
Regulation 2017/237 of 10 February 2017, published in Official Journal of the European Union on 11 February, amends Annex III (restricted substances) ...
Monday, February 13, 2017
Reminder: MIT is now banned in leave-on productsSubscribers only
Over the past few months, the noose had been tightening around Methylisothiazolinone. It was banned in leave-on cosmetics as from 12 February 2017, an...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
HC Orange No.6: Final Opinion of SCCSSubscribers only
On 7 November 2016, the SCCS published its Opinion on the new cosmetic hair dye ingredient HC Orange No. 6, adopted by written procedure. After the co...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Thermal waters in France (2/2)Subscribers only
Extremely popular among major cosmetics groups, thermal waters are on a roll. Their benefits are not only useful for marketing arguments: the evidence...
Monday, January 30, 2017
Taiwan hardens its upcoming ban on plastic microbeadsSubscribers only
On 14 October 2016, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the WTO of its intention to ban plastic microbeads in ...
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