Legal Cosmetic Area
Sodium Fluoride – Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
France has submitted a Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient sodium fluoride. Sodium fluoride (CAS: 7681-49-4 / EC: 231-667-8) is an inorganic salt used in toothpastes and mouthwashes to prevent cavities, clean teeth, and help...
Tea Tree Oil – Final Opinion
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1681/25) on the use of Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil) as an ingredient in cosmetic products. Following the preliminary opinion published on 6 June 2025, the SCCS...
Correction of errors in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
There have been two corrections to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, published recently. Correction of 6 November: On page 36, in the Annex, point 1 (adding entry 325 to Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009), the following is amended: for: Chemical Name/INN:...
Ukraine publishes a revised version of its EU-harmonised cosmetics regulation
Ukraine publishes a revision of its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products to align it with the EU’s Regulation 1223/2009. Ukraine has submitted a new notification to the WTO announcing a revision of its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products, with the aim of...
Omnibus VI – The Council of the EU publishes its position
The Council of the European Union has published its position on “Omnibus VI”. The Council of the European Union has published its position on “Omnibus VI”, a proposal aimed at simplifying various rules in the chemicals sector, including the CLP Regulation...
UK – Final Opinion of the SAG-CS on Hexyl Salicylate
The SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety) has issued its Final Opinion on the ingredient Hexyl Salicylate in cosmetic products. Hexyl Salicylate (CAS: 6259-76-3 / EC: 228-408-6) is an aromatic ingredient widely used in perfumery and cosmetics for its...
UK – Draft of new CMR restrictions
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...
12th SCCS Plenary Meeting
On October 30, 2025, the SCCS held its 12th Plenary Meeting, where various documents related to cosmetic ingredients were discussed and adopted. The following items were addressed: Mandates: New, Hydrated Silica (nano), Pyrogenic Silica (nano), Silica Silylate (nano)...
Silica (nano) forms – Mandate
The European Commission has requested a scientific opinion from the SCCS on the safety of using four types of silica in nano form in cosmetics: Hydrated Silica (nano) (CAS: 7631-86-9/112926-00-8 / EC: 231-545-4/-), Pyrogenic Silica (nano) (CAS: 7631-86-9 (112945-52-5)...
Silver – Mandate
On 30 October 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s Mandate to assess the safety of Silver in cosmetic products. Silver (CAS: 7440-22-4 / EC: 231-131-3) (CI 77820) is an authorized colorant used in cosmetics,...
Cresyl Methoxycinnamate – Mandate
On 30 October 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s Mandate to assess the safety of Cresyl Methoxycinnamate in cosmetic products. Cresyl Methoxycinnamate (CM) (CAS: 431067-87-7 / EC: -), also known as...
Acetophenone – Mandate
On 30 October 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s Mandate to assess the safety of Acetophenone in cosmetic products. Acetophenone (CAS: 98-86-2 / EC: 202-708-7), an aromatic compound used in cosmetics as a...