Legal Cosmetic Area
Notification of restriction under UK REACH for hazardous substances in tattoo inks and PMU
The United Kingdom has notified the WTO of a draft restriction under the UK REACH Regulation, aiming to limit the use of certain hazardous substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up (PMU) products. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)...
ECHA supports the restriction of PFAS in the EU with targeted derogations
ECHA is moving forward with an EU-wide restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), supported by its two scientific committees, RAC and SEAC, with plans to include derogations for specific uses. RAC has adopted its final opinion, concluding that PFAS...
Update of the CoRAP 2026–2028
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the update of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the 2026–2028 period, which includes 27 substances suspected of posing risks to human health or the environment. Of the total, 8 substances are newly...
Regulatory updates from the March RAC and SEAC meetings
The European Chemicals Agency’s scientific committees, the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC), made progress on several regulatory dossiers during their meetings in March 2026. The RAC and SEAC committees made progress in...
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) – Consultation on Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
The public consultation period has begun on the proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), used in cosmetic products as a pH regulator. ECHA has announced Latvia’s intention to classify the ingredient...
SCCS Meeting on Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
On 13 March 2026, the SCCS held a meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials. During the session, the following points were addressed: TiO₂ (nano and non-nano): studies on oral mucosa and genotoxicity were reviewed, identifying data gaps and grouping issues. The...
Agenda – 13th SCCS Plenary Meeting
The agenda for the 13th Plenary Meeting of the SCCS, scheduled for 26 March 2026, has been published. It will focus on: Follow-up of opinions adopted by the Commission (DG GROW). New mandates for scientific evaluation. Final opinions on cosmetic ingredients,...
Working Group Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
On 25 and 26 February 2026, in Luxembourg, the SCCS held the Working Group Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients to advance the evaluation of scientific opinions, and review the status of ongoing dossiers. Draft opinions: Comments are being reviewed to finalise preliminary...
Safety Gate Report 2025
The European Commission has published the Safety Gate 2025 annual report, the EU’s rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. In 2025, alerts increased by 13%, reaching 4,671 notifications, the highest level ever recorded. Cosmetics and toys accounted for...
The AEMPS reactivates NotificaCS for the notification of undesirable effects related to cosmetic products
The AEMPS has reactivated the NotificaCS portal, an online tool intended for the notification of undesirable effects associated with the use of cosmetic products. After a period of maintenance, the NotificaCS tool includes improvements in security and usability, with...
Vietnam – New Decree on Cosmetic Management
Vietnam has notified the WTO of a draft Decree on the management of cosmetic products, aimed at strengthening safety, quality, and market control. The text comprehensively regulates key aspects of the sector, including: Mandatory product notification prior to...
Benzotriazole – Consultation on Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
ECHA has opened a public consultation on the proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Benzotriazole (CAS No. 95-14-7, EC No. 202-394-1), ingredient used as antimicrobial in cosmetic products, submitted by Germany. It is currently classified as...