Legal Cosmetic Area
Nuevos hábitos en el consumo de fragancias
El comportamiento de los consumidores de fragancias en Europa está evolucionando. Lejos de buscar solo aromas agradables, hoy los usuarios eligen perfumes que se adapten a su personalidad, su estado de ánimo o incluso que aporten beneficios funcionales. Este cambio en las preferencias tiene un impacto directo en el desarrollo de productos cosméticos y en la necesidad de cumplir con la regulación cosmética europea.
Trifluoroacetic Acid – ECHA, proposed new classification
ECHA has opened a public consultation on the proposed harmonised classification of Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).This substance, mainly used as a chemical intermediate, may also be found as a residue in cosmetic or pharmaceutical ingredients. Its classification is...
UK – Restriction on the use of Oxybenzone in cosmetics starting from 2026
The United Kingdom has approved the regulation The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2025, which limits the use of Oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) in cosmetic products for safety reasons.Starting from January 21, 2026, the maximum...
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...
Tea Tree Oil – Final Opinion of the SCCS
The SCCS has published its Final Opinion on the use of Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil) as an ingredient in cosmetic products. The Committee concludes that Tea Tree Oil is not safe for use in cosmetic products without restrictions due to its potentially...
Prostaglandin Analogues – Final Opinion of the SCCS
The SCCS has adopted its Final Opinion on three prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products, particularly in eyelash growth formulations. The evaluated compounds are: Methylamido-Dihydro-Noralfaprostal (MDN) (CAS 155206-01-2) Isopropyl Cloprostenate (IPCP) (CAS...
SCCS meeting on cosmetic ingredients
Luxembourg, 27–28 May 2025. The SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met in a hybrid format to review progress on several scientific opinions. Preliminary drafts on BHA, cannabidiol, thiomersal, and the colorants Basic Brown 16 and Basic Blue 99 were discussed...
SCCS Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
On April 29 and 30, 2025, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met in Luxembourg via audio format. Preliminary opinions on several ingredients were reviewed, including BHA (in collaboration with EFSA), cannabidiol, thiomersal, Basic Brown 16, and Basic Blue...
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...
SCCS Meeting on Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
On April 7 and 25, 2025, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials held two sessions in Luxembourg to advance the evaluation of nano-scale ingredients used in cosmetics. One of the main topics was the review of the clustering approach presented by the CE TiO₂ Consortium...
AEMPS warns about the incorrect use of hyaluronidase in aesthetic treatments
On May 6, 2025, the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) issued a new warning regarding the use of hyaluronidase in aesthetic settings, highlighting the risks associated with its improper application as an injectable product when marketed as a...