New rules for the use of retinoids and… more
Cosmetic legislation is not slowing down. We have further changes in cosmetic law. This time it is about the long-discussed and long-awaited new rules of use of retinoids and many other substances, including: genistein, daidzein, kojic acid, alpha-arbutin, arbutin, …
Nano-substances in the light of new regulations
New legal regulations have appeared regarding the use of nano-substances in cosmetic products. On March 14th, 2024, Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/858 was adopted amending Regulation No. 1223/2009 in relation to the use of nanomaterials in cosmetic products: Styrene/Acrylates copolymer, …
Microplastics
Another revolutionary change in cosmetic law is ahead of us, which we have been waiting for for a long time. This is about the famous topic of microplastics and the ban on their use in cosmetics. This change is …
New allergens
For a long time, the cosmetic law has not changed at such a dizzying pace. On July 26th, the long-awaited regulation introducing the need to label 56 new fragrance allergens appeared. This is a real revolution that the industry …
New banned substances
Today a short post about new banned substances. Once again, there have been changes in the cosmetics law introducing a ban on the use of certain substances in cosmetics. All this thanks to the new Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1490 of …
D4, D5 and D6 silicones
On June 22, 2023, a draft amendment to the REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) was published amending Annex XVII. The change is aimed at introducing restrictions on the use of D4, D5 and D6 silicones. …
What’s new in the near future in the cosmetics law? This time, the changes concern as many as 5 substances: BHT, Acid Yellow 3, Homosalate, HAA299 and Resorcinol. If you want to know more details of the new Regulation …
There are more novelties in the cosmetic law ahead of us. On September 15th, the Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1531 was published, introducing the above-mentioned changes – more about them below. Methyl salicylate There has been a lot of hype …
UV filters and formaldehyde donors
Summer is in full swing, so the perfect time to write about UV filters 🙂 We are awaiting changes in the cosmetic law regarding the use of two UV filters: Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene. That’s not all, because the new regulations will …
New conditions of use of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate
The Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/135 of 31 January 2022 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, changing the conditions of use of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products. What is this substance and what are the new regulations? I …
Lilial and zinc pyrithione banned
It is finally here! The long-announced and awaited regulation prohibiting the use in cosmetic products, incl. lilial (INCI: Butylphenyl Methylpropional) and zinc pyrithione (INCI: Zinc Pyrithione). Therefore, Comission Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 of 29 October 2021 amends Annexes II, III and V …
Deoxyarbutin ban and dihydroxyacetone regulations
Summer is in full swing, and the European Commission doesn’t laze around and introduces further changes to the cosmetic law. Thus, the Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1099 of 5 July 2021 amending Annexes II and III to the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 …
Further fate of titanium dioxide and salicylic acid
On May 26th, 2021, the COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2021/850 was published, amending Annexes II, III, IV and VI of the “cosmetic regulation” (1223/2009). The changes concern the conditions of use of titanium dioxide and salicylic acid, as well as the extension of Annex II by …
3 stories – HEMA, hair dyes and a new UV filter
Changes are underway for manufacturers of nail polishes, hair dyes and sunscreens. Recently, on the 12th of November, 3 regulations of the European Commission have appeared, changing the relevant annexes to the Regulation 1223/2009. What are these changes and what …
Titanium dioxide – new SCCS opinion
Here is it! The new opinion of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety – SCCS No. SCCS/1617/20 concerning the safety of titanium dioxide was released on October 8th. The current opinions of the SCCS concerned mainly titanium dioxide as a UV filter in …
On April 2nd the final opinion of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS / 1613/19) regarding the safety of aluminium compounds in cosmetics appeared. These substances have recently raised a lot of controversy and they are not well received …
New Year – new changes
The beginning of the New Year is a time of summaries, resolutions and changes, including those in cosmetic regulations. What changes in the cosmetics law will 2020 bring us? You can find it out from the below post 🙂 Salicylic …
Titanium Dioxide, Climbazole and a new preservative
From November 27th, 2019, the changes introduced in Annex VI and V of the Regulation 1223/2009 have obliged us. What substances do they concern? You already know from the title 😉 And what exactly are these changes? I invite you to read below article. …
From 26 to 82 – longer list of allergens?
Currently, Regulation 1223/2009 requires to include 26 allergens, derived from synthetic fragrances, as well as natural essential oils and extracts, on the list of cosmetics ingredients (INCI). In practice, it means that if a given allergen exceeds 0.01% in a rinse-off …
Marketing declarations of cosmetics – restrictions
From 1 July 2019, the provisions of the Technical Document on Cosmetic Claims of the European Commission (Annex III and IV) has become applicable. The Technical Document was approved in 2014, but formally it came into force only now. …
Amendments to the Regulation 1223/2009
On June 12, Commission Regulation (EU) No 2019/831 /EU of 22 May 2019 entered into force amending Annexes II, III and V to the Regulation 1223/2009. What has changed? First of all, the Regulation takes into account compounds classified …