REACH – Consultation on draft recommendation for inclusion in the Authorisation List
ECHA has opened a public consultation on the draft recommendation for the inclusion of substances in the Authorisation List (Annex XIV) of the REACH Regulation. This draft identifies a number of substances currently included in the Candidate List that ECHA proposes...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On 22 and 23 January 2026, in Luxembourg, the SCCS held the meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients in audio format, to advance the assessment of mandates and scientific opinions, and to review the status of ongoing dossiers. Draft mandate: The mandate on...
1,4-Butanediol – Consultations on Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
The public consultation period has begun on the proposed harmonised classification and labelling (CLH), in accordance with the CLP Regulation, for the substance 1,4-butanediol (butane-1,4-diol), which is used as a solvent in cosmetic products. ECHA has announced...
California (USA) – New proposed regulation on 1,4-dioxane in cosmetics and detergents
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has proposed a new regulatory measure to strengthen control over 1,4-dioxane in certain consumer products, with the aim of protecting consumers and the environment. Currently, the New York State Department...
Eurasian Economic Union – Update of the Annexes to the Cosmetics Regulation
The Eurasian Economic Commission has published an update to the annexes of Technical Regulation TR TC 009/2011 on the safety of perfumery and cosmetic products, applicable in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and...
ED ingredients – Intention for classification and labelling (CLH)
In January 2026, the regulatory dossier for two substances was updated, in which the Dossier Submitter, Austria, specified the identity of the substances, explicitly distinguishing them as Sodium Chlorate [1] (CAS: 7775-09-9 / EC: 231-887-4) and Potassium Chlorate [2]...
UK – Regulation for new CMR restrictions
Following the publication in October 2025 of the draft regulation “The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026”, intended to amend Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as applicable in Great Britain, the official document numbered 2026 No. 23...
California (USA) – New regulation for nail products containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has adopted a new regulatory measure adding nail products containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) to the list of Priority Products under the Safer Consumer Products program, with the aim of strengthening the...
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...
Meeting of the Working Group 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...