Legal Cosmetic Area
CMR Ingredients – Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
In January 2026, two ingredients proposed for a Harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) have been submitted for evaluation under the relevant regulatory framework. In May 2025, France announced its intention to classify the ingredient Ammonium Vanadate (CAS:...
CMR – Regulation amending the Annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
The European Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/78 has been published, amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use in cosmetic products of certain substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for...
Salicylic Acid – Mandate
On 12 January 2026, the SCCS approved the European Commission mandate to assess the safety of Salicylic Acid in cosmetic products. There is concern about consumers overall exposure to Salicylic Acid (CAS: 69-72-7 / EC: 200-712-3), not only from its direct use but also...
Working Group Meeting on Methodologies
On 18 December 2025, the meeting of the Working Group on Methodologies took place in Luxembourg. The SCCS continued the review of the 13th edition of the Notes of Guidance, addressing topics such as dermal absorption / skin sensitisation, aggregate exposure, the...
Working Group Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
On 16 and 17 December 2025, in Luxembourg, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) held a hybrid meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients to review progress on several scientific opinions. Draft mandates: During the SCCS plenary meeting on...
Aminomethyl Propanol – RAC Opinion
Following the proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of the ingredient Aminomethyl Propanol (2-amino-2-methylpropanol) (CAS: 124-68-5, EC: 204-709-8), the RAC published its opinion on 7 January 2026, which was adopted in December 2025. The RAC...
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR) – Postponed
The Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 of the European Parliament and of the Council approves the postponement of the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (EUDR). Initially, the proposal to update the Regulation established that micro and...
Silver – Preliminary Scientific Advice
The SCCS has published a preliminary scientific advice (SCCS/1687/25) on the safety of Silver in cosmetic products. Following a mandate from the European Commission, the safety of Silver (CAS: 7440-22-4 / EC: 231-131-3) (CI 77820), used as a colourant in cosmetic...
IFRA – Public consultation on the 52nd Amendment to the Safe Use Program
IFRA has launched a public consultation on the latest update to its Safe Use Programme, focused on the 52nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards, the fragrance industry’s risk management system. The 51st Amendment of the IFRA Standards is currently in force. The...
Dominican Republic – Technical Regulation for cosmetic, personal care and household products
The General Directorate of Medicines, Foods and Health Products (DIGEMAPS) has presented the Technical Regulation governing the marketing of cosmetic, personal care and household products in the Dominican Republic. This new regulatory framework aims to ensure the...
SCCS Meeting on Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
On 18 November 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) held a meeting of the Nanomaterials Working Group. During the session, the following items were discussed: Synthetic Amorphous Silica – SAS (nano): The official mandate was presented to SCCS...
Regulation to strengthen the control of chemical precursors – EC proposal
The European Commission has proposed a new Regulation to strengthen the control of drug precursors, with the aim of combating the illegal production of narcotic drugs while facilitating legitimate business activities. The initiative, which forms part of the European...