Legal Cosmetic Area
UK – Restriction on the use of Oxybenzone in cosmetics starting from 2026
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%...
Draft Regulation amending the Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
The European Commission has notified the WTO of the draft amending Regulation (EC) Nº 1223/2009 as regards cosmetic ingredients in its Annexes II, III, V and VI.
Updated Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients
On July 10th, 2025, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Decision on the Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients.
Australia – Reviews its sunscreen filters: homosalate, oxybenzone and benzophenone
In July 2025, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) opened a public consultation on potential changes to the regulation of three key sunscreen filters: homosalate, oxybenzone (benzophenone-3), and benzophenone. Australia, which has the highest skin cancer...
Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
The European Commission has proposed simplifying three regulations relating to chemical products and ingredients, including Regulation (EC) Nº 1223/2009, which regulates cosmetic products.
L-carvone / Spearmint Oil – Consultations on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
ECHA has launched a public consultation on the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of L-carvone and spearmint oil, ingredients used in cosmetic products.
Heliotropin – Mandate
On June 26, 2025, the SCCS received a Mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of heliotropine in cosmetic products. The current application addresses the following questions…
Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5 – Final Scientific Advice
The SCCS has published its Final Scientific Advice on the use of Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5) as ingredients in cosmetic sunscreen products and…
DHHB – Final Scientific Advice
The SCCS has published its Final Scientific Advice on the use of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) as an ingredient in cosmetic products and…
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its Final Opinion on the use of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) as an ingredient in cosmetic sunscreen products and concludes that it is…
Hydroxyapatite (nano) – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its Final Opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano) as an ingredient in oral cosmetic products, concluding that it is…
11th SCCS Plenary Meeting
On June 26, 2025, the SCCS held its 11th Plenary Meeting, where various documents related to cosmetic ingredients were discussed and adopted.