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...
Action Plan of the Social Partners in the Hairdressing Sector – Mandate
On 30 October 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s Mandate to assess the autonomous implementation of the Social Partners’ Action Plan for the Hairdressing Sector. The social partners of the European hairdressing...
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR) – Proposed correction
Following the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on Deforestation (EUDR) in May 2023, the European Commission published a proposal to amend it on 21 October 2025, identified by the code 2025/0329. The proposal introduces specific adjustments that mainly...
m-aminophenol – Final CoRAP Evaluation
Italy has carried out an evaluation of the substance m-aminophenol (CAS: 591-27-5 / EC: 209-711-2), used in cosmetics in hair colouring products. In the conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation, it is stated that the concern for mutagenicity of m-aminophenol (3-aminofenol)...
Microplastics – New obligations under Regulation (EU) 2023/2055
As of October 17, 2025, the new obligations under Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 on microplastics are now in effect. In 2023, Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 was updated to introduce progressive restrictions on the use of microplastics within the European Union. As set out in...