The UK has published the draft regulation “The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026”, which will amend Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as applicable in Great Britain. The measure will lower the threshold at which it becomes mandatory to...
The United Kingdom has adopted the The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 No. 901, which restricts the use of oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) in cosmetic products for safety reasons. The maximum permitted concentrations are: 6%...
Kojic Acid, recognized for its use in skincare products, will be restricted to a maximum concentration of 1% in products designed for the face and hands. This measure responds to the findings of the scientific evaluation carried out by the SAG-CS Group, which...
The SAG-CS has issued its final opinion on the use of octocrylene in cosmetic products as a sunscreen and UV stabilizer.
The SAG-CS has published its final opinion on the use of dihydroxyacetone in cosmetic products, such as UV-free tanning products and hair dyes.
The SAG-CS has issued its final opinion on the use of benzophenone-3 in cosmetic products such as sunscreen and UV stabilizers.
The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has published the final opinion on the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT). BHT is currently not subject to regulation under the UK Cosmetic Products...
The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has published the final opinion on the use of Kojic Acid. Kojic Acid is currently not subject to regulation under the UK Cosmetic Products Regulations....
On October 23, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of the United Kingdom Government published the update on its labeling and packaging (CLP) regulations. This UK body has updated the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling) list for 98 chemical substances in...
On 5 October 2023, the Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published the process for managing substances classified as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for reproduction) under the United Kingdom Cosmetics Regulations (UK CR). Article 15 of the UK CR...
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) in the United Kingdom (UK) invites interested parties to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of nanomaterials used in cosmetics. Section 16 of the UK Cosmetics Regulations requires...
The transition period is extended to comply with certain points of the British regulation. The following changes have taken place in the guidance on regulations that apply to cosmetic products supplied in or to Great Britain; Extension of a period of five years, until...