As of 17 October 2023, the European Commission’s microplastics restriction went into effect, essentially banning the sale of microplastics in consumer products, including those used in cosmetics and detergents. Loose plastic glitter for uses without a transitional period, such as art and crafts, and toys, is banned as of 17 October Read more…
The REACH restriction on microplastics ‘Regulation (EU) 2023/2055’, will have a big impact on the cosmetics industry.
On 11 October 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published France’s intention to prepare a restriction dossier introducing restrictions on the placing on the market of mixtures containing Octocrylene, under the REACH regulation . Octocrylene is a UV filter used in sunscreen products and other cosmetics. During the preparation of the restriction proposal stakeholders have Read more…
On 10 October 2023, the organisation of European consumer associations, commonly referred to as BEUC, published a compilation of the results of tests recently carried out by its members. BEUC finds that many harmful chemicals are present in everyday consumer products, and thus calls on the EU to urgently reduce Read more…
Cosmetics Europe recommends that, by 31 December 2025, cosmetics manufacturers phase out the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl ingredients (PFAS) if intentionally added to cosmetic products placed on the market in the EU, EFTA, and the UK (including imported products).
The table below provides an overview of the existing and upcoming distinctions in ingredient prohibitions and restrictions within the Cosmetic Regulations for the UK and EU markets.
The UK Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has recently published two opinions on the use of Butylated Hydoxytoluene (BHT) (CAS no 128-37-0) and Kojic acid (CAS no 501-30-4) in cosmetic products.
The draft agenda of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) 6th plenary meeting, on 26 October 2023, has just been published.
On 2 October 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) started the consultation on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Acetophenone used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient. The proposal was submitted by Spain, and ECHA has launched the consultation, which will remain open until 1 December 2023. If the classification Read more…
At the beginning of the post-Brexit era, the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR) was initially aligned with the European Cosmetics Regulation. However, over time, it appears that the UK has been diverging from EU regulation, particularly in the area of ingredient management. A clear example of this shift is evident in Read more…