On July 10th, 2025, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Decision on the Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients.
Legal Cosmetic Area
Public consultation on the Cosmetics Regulation
Brussels, May 2025. The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the implementation of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC 1223/2009), which will be open from May 5 to July 28, 2025. This consultation is part of the ongoing evaluation process of the...
CMR – Draft Regulation Amending the Annexes of Regulation 1223/2009
The European Commission has published a draft Regulation aiming to amend the Annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 concerning the use of substances classified as Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reprotoxic (CMR).This proposal updates the list of prohibited...
CMR – Regulation amending the Annexes to Regulation 1223/2009
On June 24, 2024, the European Commission notified the WTO of the new Regulation 2025/877, which amends Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 by prohibiting the use of substances classified as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction) in cosmetic products. This...
The European Commission launches a Call for Evidence on cosmetic products regulation.
Brussels, February 21, 2025 – The European Commission has launched a Call for Evidence to gather information and opinions on the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC 1223/2009) to assess its effectiveness and potential improvements. This evaluation process, running from...
Regulation – EU Deforestation
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation will directly impact the cosmetics industry starting in December 2025, requiring companies to ensure that their products are deforestation-free. This particularly affects common ingredients such as palm oil, soy, and cocoa,...
Update of the Borderline Manual on Cosmetic Products – Version 5.4
The European Commission has published version 5.4 of the Borderline Manual on the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products (Art. 2(1)(A)), including new additions and clarifications in product regulation. The main changes include: New categories:...
Update of the CLP Regulation
The recent update to the CLP Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2865) introduces significant changes impacting the classification, labeling, and packaging of chemical substances, with direct implications for the cosmetics industry.
ATP 22 – Delegated Regulation 2024/2564
The European Commission approved Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564, ATP, which modifies Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Restrictions on bisphenol in food contact materials
Following a publication of the opinion of the European Food Safety Authority, the European Commission has drafted a new initiative that aims to ban bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and their derivatives in food contact materials (FCM). ), including plastic and...
New regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation 1223/2009
On June 24, 2024, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a new regulation modifying the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic or reproductively toxic substances (CMR) in cosmetic products. This new regulation, known as Omnibus Law VII, aims to...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On May 21 and 22, 2024, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting, the following points were discussed: Preliminary opinions open to comments: Triphenylphosphate (TPP) Citral Opinion drafts: Benzophenone 1 Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-...