Legal Cosmetic Area
Draft Regulation amending the Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
The European Commission has notified the WTO of a draft Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of certain substances in cosmetic products, including substances classified as carcinogenic,...
Corrigendum – Notification of restriction under UK REACH for hazardous substances in tattoo inks and PMU
The United Kingdom has published a corrigendum to notification G/TBT/N/GBR/118 concerning the forthcoming restriction of substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up under UK REACH.
14th SCCS Plenary Meeting
On 25 June 2026, the SCCS held its 14th Plenary Meeting, during which several documents concerning cosmetic ingredients were discussed and adopted. The following topics were addressed: New requests, mandates and general information from DG GROW: One new mandate was...
Dimethyl Imidazolidinone – Consultation on Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
The public consultation period has begun for the proposed Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) of the ingredient Dimethyl Imidazolidinone, a synthetic compound used in cosmetic products as a skin-conditioning (humectant) agent and hair-conditioning agent. The...
Butyrolactone – Intention for Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Germany has submitted a harmonised classification (CLH) proposal for Butyrolactone, which is used in cosmetic products as a solvent and as a fragrance ingredient. Butyrolactone (CAS No. 96-48-0, EC No. 202-509-5) is not currently subject to a harmonised classification...
Phytonadione Epoxide (Vitamin K1 oxide) – Mandate
The SCCS has approved the European Commission's Mandate to assess the safety of Phytonadione Epoxide (Vitamin K1 oxide), an ingredient primarily used as a skin-conditioning agent. In addition, it has been reported to help reduce the appearance of dark circles and...
The UK’s approach to deforestation regulations
The UK Government has published its strategy to strengthen efforts to combat deforestation linked to supply chains, with the aim of developing a regulatory framework aligned with Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (EUDR). One of the main measures...
Best Practice Guidance on Read-Across – ICCS
The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) has recently published its Best Practice Guidance on Read-Across, a practical guide designed to support the consistent application of the read-across methodology in safety assessments for both human health and...
The European Commission announces the provisional political agreement on the Chemicals Omnibus VI package
The European Commission announced the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the Chemicals Omnibus VI proposal, an initiative aimed at simplifying parts of the EU chemicals legislation by...
Trimethylolpropane – Intention for Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Norway has submitted an intention to harmonise the classification of Trimethylolpropane, an ingredient primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of esters employed as emollients and skin-conditioning agents in cosmetic formulations. Trimethylolpropane...
Methylparaben – Intention for Classification and Labelling (CLH)
France has submitted a classification intention for the ingredient Methylparaben. The ingredient Methylparaben (CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7), used in cosmetics as a preservative, is currently regulated under Annex V of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, with maximum...
Octocrylene – SEAC Draft Opinion
Following the adoption of RAC’s opinion on 4 June 2026, SEAC adopted its draft opinion on 11 June 2026 regarding the proposed restriction of Octocrylene submitted by France under the REACH Regulation. In its assessment, SEAC provisionally concludes that the proposed...