The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1681/25) on the use of Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil) as an ingredient in cosmetic products. Following the preliminary opinion published on 6 June 2025, the SCCS...
Legal Cosmetic Area
Correction of errors in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
There have been two corrections to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, published recently. Correction of 6 November: On page 36, in the Annex, point 1 (adding entry 325 to Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009), the following is amended: for: Chemical Name/INN:...
Ukraine publishes a revised version of its EU-harmonised cosmetics regulation
Ukraine publishes a revision of its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products to align it with the EU’s Regulation 1223/2009. Ukraine has submitted a new notification to the WTO announcing a revision of its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products, with the aim of...
Omnibus VI – The Council of the EU publishes its position
The Council of the European Union has published its position on “Omnibus VI”. The Council of the European Union has published its position on “Omnibus VI”, a proposal aimed at simplifying various rules in the chemicals sector, including the CLP Regulation...


