Watch-out database
Here you can find an overview on newly restricted and banned ingredients. As soon as their status changes, our Watch-out Database chart will display it.
The Database shows:
- INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients), the name of substance
- CAS, a numerical code that allows the identification of the substance
- Action needed, where you can read more information about the restriction or ban as well as what you need to do as a manufacturer
- Application date of the ban or restriction
- Additional information
- Category of the substance, which can be CMR substance, potential endocrine disruptor, fragrance ingredient, UV filter…
You can consult all prohibited, restricted, allowed substances in the Annexes of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Legend
⚡ … Restricted ingredient
‼️ … Banned ingredient
| INCI Name of substance / Theme | Categories | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCI Name of substance / Theme | CAS # | Action needed | Application date | More information | Categories |
| 🇬🇧 ⚡Kojic Acid | 501-30-4 | According to the draft WTO notification, Kojic Acid will be added to Annex III and restricted for use in face and hand products up to a maximum concentration of 1%. Expected deadlines: 20 April 2025 for placing on the market and 20 August 2025 for making available on the market. | n/a | ||
| ‼️ Microplastics - Synthetic polymer microparticles | N/A | The EU has established several deadlines to phase-out intentionally added synthetic polymer microparticles from cosmetics. Additionally, it it has established further communication and labelling requirements. Deadlines for the ban: (1) October 17, 2023, exfoliating microbeads and plastic loose glitter (2) October 17, 2027 in rinse-off products (3) October 17, 2028 in waxes and polishes (3) October 17, 2029 synthetic polymer microplastics for encapsulation of fragrances, and in leave-on products (4) October 17, 2035 in lip products and make-up products | 17/10/2023 | New EU restrictions on microplastics in cosmetic products | |
| 🇬🇧 OPSS Call for Data on Potential Endocrine Disruptors in the UK | N/A | The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) opened a call for data on the following substances which safety must be evaluated due to their suspected endocrine disrupting properties: Triclosan, Triclocarban, 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor, Salicylic acid, Butylparaben, Methylparaben. The SAG-CS will evaluate the safety of those substances in cosmetic products based on the data submitted | 15/12/2023 | ||
| 🇬🇧 OPSS Call for Data on Nanomaterials in the UK | N/A | The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) opened a call for data on the following nanomaterials used in cosmetic products to mandate the SAG-CS to evaluate the safety of those substances: Platinum (nano), Copper (nano), Silver (nano), Colloidal silver (nano), Gold (nano), Colloidal gold (nano), Gold thioethylamino hyaluronic acid (nano), Silica (nano), Hydrated silica (nano), Silica silylate (nano), Silica dimethyl silylate (nano), Lithium magnesium sodium silicate (nano), Hydroxyapatite (nano). The safety of these nanomaterials have been already assessed in the EU. | 22/12/2023 - 27/06/2025 | ||
| Bulk sales of cosmetics in France | N/A | On August 30, 2023, the French government published a new Decree establishing additional requirements for the bulk sale (= products sold without packaging) of certain products, including cosmetic products for which the EU Cosmetics Regulations requires a challenge test. These products can be sold via assisted service. Assisted service is a sales method in which the product is packaged and immediately handed over to the consumer by a trained person at the point of sale through the use of suitable dispensing devices. | 30/08/2023 | ||
| Sodium bromothymol blue (C186) | 34722-90-2 | Considered the data provided, the SCCS is of the opinion that the safety of sodium bromothymol blue cannot be assessed. | N/A | ||
| ‼️Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) / CYCLOTETRASILOXANE | 556-67-2 | D4 has been added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. Hence, its use is prohibited in cosmetic products. The only case, when D4 can be present in a cosmetic product formulation is when it is technically unavoidable when following good manufacturing practices. | 13/06/2019 | Silicones on the spot again | CMR substance |
| ⚡ CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (D5) | 541-02-6 | All wash off products must contain less than 0,1%. Hence wash off products with higher % should be reformulated. | 31/01/2020 | Silicones on the spot again | |
| ‼️ CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (D5) | 541-02-6 | ECHA proposal: Leave on personal care products shall not have D4/D5/D6 in concentrations > 0.1% | No timeline applicable for now | Proposal ECHA | |
| ⚡CYCLOHEXASILOXANE (D6) | 540-97-6 | ECHA proposal: Leave on products and rinse off products shall not contain concentrations > 0.1% | No timeline applicable for now | Proposal ECHA | |
| ⚡Titanium Dioxide | 13463-67-7 | Titanium Dioxide in powder form containing 1% or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm maximum concentration allowed: (a) Face products in loose powder form at 25 % MAX> (b) Hair aerosol spray products at 1,4 % MAX. for general consumers and 1,1% MAX. for professional use [both a) and b) Only in pigmentary form] (c) Other products [Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation’.] | 01/10/2021 | Omnibus III: new restrictions for Salicylic Acid and Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics | |
| Titanium Dioxide | 13463-67-7 | SCCS opinion: in aerosols, due to the carcinogenic effect of this substance by inhalation, it is safe up to: (1) 1.64% for general consumers; (2) 1% for professionals; (3) in loose powder (make up): safe up to 25% for general consumer | N/A | 02/09/2020 - Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety opinion on Titanium dioxite | |
| ⚡Salicylic acid | 69-72-7 | New restrictions in Annex III: (1) max 3.0% in rinse off hair products; (2) max 2.0% in other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant; (3) max 0.5% in body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant. Moreover, not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. | 01/10/2021 | Omnibus III: new restrictions for Salicylic Acid and Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics | |
| Brexit implications for cosmetic products | N/A | 1. EU rules in the field of cosmetic products(…) no longer apply to the United Kingdom.
2. Responsible persons can no longer be established in the United Kingdom. UK manufacturers will have as RP the importers or they appoint someone else as RP; 3. Transfer of products notified in the CPNP by UK RPs will have to be transferred to EU RP before the end of the transition period (less than 1 year) 4. Qualifications from the United Kingdom which have not been recognised as equivalent by an EU Member State can no longer be relied on for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements. 5. The above does not apply to Northern Ireland – cosmetic products placed on the market there have to comply with the Regulation. Products manufactured there and shipped to the EU are not considered to be imported. |
End of transition period | 27/03/2020 - How does Brexit affect the commercialization of your cosmetic products? | |
| ⚡Aluminium | 7429-90-5 | The SCCS provided a table with the safe maximum level of Aluminium in several categories of sprayable and non-sprayable products. Lastly, it concluded that the aggregate exposure to Aluminium from cosmetic and non-cosmetic sources may exceed safe limits for consumers at the highest exposure ranges | No timeline applicable | ||
| ⚡Aluminium | 7429-90-5 | The SCCS concluded that Aluminium compounds are safe: (1) Up to 6.25% in non-spray deodorants and non-spray antiperspirants (2) Up to 10.60% in spray deodorants/antiperspirants (3) Up to 2.65% in toothpaste (4) Up to 0.77% in lipstick | No timeline applicable | 03/05/2020 - SCCS Final opinion issued for Aluminum | |
| Alpha-arbutin & beta-arbutin | 84380-018 / 497-76-7 | The SCCS concluded that: 1) alpha-arbutin is safe up to 2% in face creams and up to 0.5% in body lotions. They are safe also when used together. 2) beta-arbutin is safe up to 7% in face creams.The level of Hydroquinone in cosmetic products containing Alpha-Arbutin or Arbutin should not be higher than the unavoidable trace level. Lastly, aggregate exposure of alpha-arbutin and beta-arbutin is safe | 01/02/2025-01/10/2025 | New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics – COSlaw.eu - Guiding through EU Cosmetics Regulations | |
| ‼️Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT) | 13463-41-7 | Classified as CMR 1B (15th ATP) and included in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (prohibited substances). As of March 1, 2022, all cosmetics containing Zinc Pyrithione must be reformulated and withdrawn | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| Cosmetics Borderline Manual updates | Nail care products and essential oils | Massage products - intended to have an effect on muscles (relief, warming or cooling) not classified as cosmetics products. Nail products with cosmetic function may be considered as cosmetics if they do not “restore, correct or modify physiological functions[…] by exerting a pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action”. Pure essential oils for aromatherapy/to be inhaled or ingested not as cosmetics. If on contact with skin, with a cosmetic purpose, it may be covered by the Regulation. | N/A | 24/03/2020 - The Cosmetics Borderline with 3 new entries | |
| Cosmetics Borderline Manual updates | ”Cosmetic kits” and Dual function soap entries added + (clerical changes) | Cosmetic kits are defined as cosmetic products consisting of components to be mixed require some form of manipulation by the end-user. They are to be notified as multi-component cosmetic product.
Dual use soaps can fall under the Cosmetics Regulation, when the main claim is related to a cosmetic purpose. If a soap claims dual function as a cosmetic product and a detergent, provided it falls under the scope of both Regulations, it has to comply with both regimes. |
N/A | ||
| ‼️Phosmet (ISO); S-[(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H- isoindol-2-yl)methyl]-O,O-dimethyl phosphoro dithioate; O,O-dimethyl-S-phthalimidomethyl phosphorodithioate | 0732-11-6 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Potassium permanganate | 7722-64-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️2-Benzyl-2-dimethylamino-4′- morpholinobutyrophenone | 119313-12-1 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Quizalofop-p-tefuryl (ISO); (+/–) tetrahydrofurfuryl (R)-2-[4-(6- chloroquinoxalin-2- yloxy)phenyloxy]propionate | 200509-41-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Propiconazole (ISO); (2RS,4RS;2RS,4SR)-1-{[2-(2,4- dichlorophenyl)-4-propyl-1,3- dioxolan-2-yl]methyl}-1H- 1,2,4-triazole | 60207-90-1 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Pinoxaden (ISO); 8-(2,6-diethyl-4-methylphenyl)-7-oxo-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-7H-pyrazolo[1,2-d] [1,4,5]oxadiazepin-9-yl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate | 243973-20-8 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Tetramethrin (ISO); (1,3-dioxo-1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1- en-1-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate | 7696-12-0 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️(1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl (1R-trans)-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2- methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate | 1166-46-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Spirodiclofen (ISO); 3-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-oxo- 1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl 2,2-dimethylbutyrate | 148477-71-8 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Reaction mass of 1-[2-(2-aminobutoxy)ethoxy]but-2-ylamine and 1-({[2-(2-aminobutoxy) ethoxy]methyl}propoxy) but-2-ylamine | 897393-42-9 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️1-Vinylimidazole | 1072-63-5 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| Amisulbrom (ISO)3-(3-bromo-6-fluoro-2-methylindol-1-ylsulfonyl)-N,N-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4- triazole-1-sulfonamide | 348635-87-0 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ Salicylic acid | 69-72-7 | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ Calcium salicylate | 824-35-1, | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡Magnesium salicylate | 18917-89-0, | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ MEA-salicylate | 59866- 70-5, | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ Sodium salicylate | 54-21-7, | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ Potassium salicylate | 578-36-9 | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ TEA salicylate | 2174-16-5 | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Hydroxy-8-quinoline and its sulphate bis(8-hydroxyquinolinium) sulphate, except for the uses of the sulphate provided for in entry 51 of Annex III | 148-24-3 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Hydroxy-8-quinoline and its sulphate bis(8-hydroxyquinolinium) sulphate, except for the uses of the sulphate provided for in entry 51 of Annex III | 134-31-6 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and es¬ters, including | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | |||
| ‼️Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] | 12008-41-2 [1] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] | 12280-03-4 [2] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] | 10377-81-8 [3] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] | 68003-13-4 [4] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] | 12712-38-8 [5] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] | - [6] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Zinc borate [7] | 1332-07-6 [7] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] | 1330-43-4 [8] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] | 12267-73-1 [9] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] | 13840-56-7 [10] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] | 1303-96-4 [11] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12] | 12179-04-3 [12] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Diaminotoluene, methyl-phenylenediamine, technical pro duct-reaction mass of [4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine and 2-methyl-m-phenylenediamine] | - | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Pirimicarb (ISO); 2-(dimethylamino)-5,6-dimethylpyrimi din-4-yl dimethylcarbamate | 23103-98-2 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Pirimicarb (ISO); 2-(dimethylamino)-5,6-dimethylpyrimi¬ din-4-yl dimethylcarbamate | 78-87-5 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Phenol, dodecyl-, branched [1] | 121158-58-5 [1] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Phenol, 2-dodecyl-, branched [2] | 1801269-80-6 [2] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Phenol, 3-dodecyl-, branched [3] | 1801269-77-1 [3] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Phenol, 4-dodecyl-, branched [4] | 210555-94-5 [4] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Phenol, (tetrapropenyl) derivatives [5] | 74499-35-7 [5] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Coumatetralyl (ISO); 4- hydroxy-3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1- naphthyl) coumarin | 5836-29-3 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Difenacoum (ISO); 3-(3- biphenyl-4-yl-1,2,3,4- tetrahydro- 1-naphthyl)- 4-hydroxycoumarin | 56073-07-05 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Brodifacoum (ISO); 4-hydroxy-3-(3-(4′-bromo-4-bipheny lyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthyl)coumarin | 56073-10-0 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Flocoumafen (ISO); reaction mass of: cis-4- hydroxy-3- (1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-3-(4-(4-trifluoromethylbenzyloxy)phe nyl)-1-naphthyl)coumarin and trans-4-hydroxy-3-(1,2,3,4- tetrahydro-3-(4-(4-trifluoromethylbenzyloxy)phenyl)-1- naphthyl)coumarin | 90035-08-08 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Acetochlor (ISO); 2- chloro-N-(ethoxymethyl)-N-(2-ethyl-6- methylphenyl)acetamide | 34256-82-1 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️e-Glass microfibres of representative composition | - | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Glass microfibres of representative composition | - | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Bromadiolone (ISO); 3- [3-(4′-bromobiphenyl- 4-yl)-3-hy droxy-1-phenylpropyl]-4-hydroxy- 2H-chromen-2-one | 28772-56-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Difethialone (ISO); 3-[3-(4′-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothio pyran-2-one | 104653-34-1 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Perfluorononan-1-oic acid [1] | 375-95-1 [1] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Sodium of perfluorononan-1-oic acid [2] | 21049-39-8 [2] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Ammonium salts of perfluorononan-1-oic acid [3] | 4149-60-4 [3] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Dicyclohexyl phthalate | 84-61-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6- dienenitrile | 5146-66-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Bupirimate (ISO); 5-butyl-2-ethylamino-6- methylpyrimi¬ din-4-yl dimethylsulfamate | 41483-43-6 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Triflumizole (ISO); (1E)-N-[4-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl]-1- (1H-imidazol-1-yl)-2- propoxyethanimine | 68694-11-1 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️tert-Butyl hydroperoxide | 75-91-2 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡Methylphenylenedia mines, their N- substi tuted derivatives and their salts (1), with the exception of the sub stance listed under re ference numbers 9 a and 9 b of this Annex and the substances listed under reference numbers 364, 413, 1144, 1310, 1313 and 1507 of Annex II | Can be used as hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products for general use and professional use. For noth cases: after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base | 11/06/2019 | |||
| ⚡Oxyquinoline sulphate | 134-31-6 | Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in rinse-off hair products - can be used up to 0,3% MAX | 11/06/2019 | ||
| ⚡Oxyquinoline sulphate | 134-31-6 | Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in leave-on hair products - can be used up to 0,03% MAX | 11/06/2019 | ||
| Country of Origin considerations | N/A | As per EC, "made in"- the country "where they underwent their last, substantial, economically justified processing or working, in an undertaking equipped for that purpose, resulting in the manufacture of a new product or representing an important stage of manufacture”. Furthermore, as per Belgian CA -“The main criteria is the country were a substantial transformation was done” | N/A | ||
| Ingredient List Nomenclature | N/A | As per Belgian CA,“The glossary name is mandatory if it exists. If not, take the INCI (EU) name. If there is no glossary name nor INCI name, choose another common nomenclature (chemical name, latin name for natural ingredients, …)’’ | N/A | ||
| Risk assessment on catalogue of nanomaterials | N/A | The SCCS has performed a risk assessment of the catalogue of nanomaterials published last year, identifying specific concerns. The most scrutinized substances are Colloidal Silver (nano), Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer (nano), Silica, hydrated silica, and silica surface modified with Alkyl Silycates (nano). Some of the substances included in this Scientific Advice are being evaluated by the SCCS, so further updates and new opinions are expected. As such, special care is to be taken when evaluating nanomaterials included in cosmetic products. | N/A | ||
| ⚡Resorcinol | 108-46-3 | POTENTIAL ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR - SCCS Final opinion 1619/20: Safe when used as an oxidative hair dye in products intended for hair and eyelashes up to 1.25% and up to 0.5% in hair lotions and shampoos. This opinion confirms current restriction. | No timeline applicable for now | ||
| ⚡Acid Yellow 3 | 8004-92-1 | The use of Acid Yellow 3 in those products is restricted to a maximum concentration of 0,5%. Deadlines: from July 1, 2023, for placing on the market and from January 1, 2024, for making available on the market (released for distribution or use) | 01/07/2023 - 01/01/2024 | Amendments to Annexes III and VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation | |
| ⚡Acid Yellow 3 | 8004-92-0 | According to the draft Regulation, Acid Yellow 3 will be added to Annex III. Its use will be permitted up to 0.5% in non-oxidative hair dye products. The Regulation is expected to be published by the end of 2022. The use of Acid Yellow 3 as a colorant will remain permitted as set in Annex IV | No timeline applicable for now | Amendments to Annexes III and VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation | |
| 🇬🇧⚡Butylated Hdroxytoluene | 128-37-0 | BHT is added to Annex III and it is restricted according to the following concentration limits. (a) Up to 0.1% in toothpaste (b) Up to 0.001% in mouthwash and leave-on oral care product (c) Up to 0.8% in other leave-on and rinse-off products | 24/02/2025 - 24/06/2025 | BHT now restricted in the United Kingdom | |
| 🇬🇧⚡Butylated Hdroxytoluene | 128-37-0 | The UK notified the WTO of the draft Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2024 foreseeing the addition of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) to Annex III to the UK Cosmetics Regulation. BHT will be allowed for use according to the following restrictions: (a) In toothpaste up to 0.1% (b) In mouthwash and leave-on oral care products up to 0.001% (c) In other cosmetic products up to 0.8%. Proposed date of adoption: 16 January 2024 | No timeline applicable for now | ||
| ⚡Butylated Hdroxytoluene | 128-37-1 | There is a potential risk to human health arising from the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene in mouthwash, toothpaste and other leave-on and rinse off products when the concentration of that substance exceeds certain levels. Therefore, the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene in those products should be restricted to a maximum concentration of 0,001 %, 0,1 % and 0,8 % respectively. | 01/07/2023 - 01/01/2024 | Amendments to Annexes III and VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation | |
| ⚡Butylated Hdroxytoluene | 128-37-0 | According to the draft Regulation, BHT will be added to Annex III. Its use will be permitted: (1) In mouthwash products, up to 0.001% (2) In toothpastes, up to 0.1% (3) In other leave-on and rinse-off products, up to 0.8%. The Regulation is expected to be published by the end of 2022. | No timeline applicable for now | Amendments to Annexes III and VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation | |
| Butylated Hdroxytoluene | 128-37-0 | POTENTIAL ENDORINE DISRUPTOR - Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is suspected to have endocrine-disrupting properties. Hence, the SCCS is of the opinion that BHT is safe as: (1) up to 0.001% in mouthwash (2) up to 0.1% in toothpaste (3) up to a maximum concentration of 0.8% in other leave-on and rinse-off products. | No timeline applicable for now | ||
| ⚡Octocrylene | 6197-30-4 | Octocrylene will be allowed as an UV filter: (1) up to 9% in propellent spray products; (2) up to 10% in other products. | 28/01/2023 - 28/07/2023 | Expected new restrictions for the UV filters Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene | UV filter, potential endocrine disruptor |
| ⚡Homosalate | 118-56-9 | According to the draft Regulation, the allowed level of Homosalate as as a UV filter will be lowered. Following the SCCS opinion, it will be allowed in face products with the exception of propellent spray roducts up to a maximum concentration of 7.34%. The Regulation is expected to be published by the end of 2022 | N/A | Amendments to Annexes III and VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation | UV filter, potential endocrine disruptor |
| ⚡Homosalate | 118-56-9 | The SCCS concludes that Homosalate is safe as a UV-filter at concentrations up to 7.34% in face cream and pump spray | N/A | UV filter, potential endocrine disruptor | |
| ⚡Homosalate | 118-56-9 | Due to the potential endocrine disrupting properties of Homosalate, the SCCS has concluded that it is not safe when used as a UV-filter in cosmetic products at concentrations of up to 10%. SCCS considered it safe up to a maximum concentration of 0.5% in finished product. The use of Homosalate at the lower concentrations may have a bearing on efficacy as UV-filter, however this is outside the SCCS remit to assess the efficacy of cosmetic ingredients.TBC We strongly believe that new restrictions will be set out according to the above SCCS opinion. | N/A | UV filter, potential endocrine disruptor | |
| ⚡Benzophenone-3 | 131-57-7 | Benzophenone-3 will be permitted as an UV-filter: (1) up to 6% in face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products. If used at 0.5% to protect the product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5%; (2) up to 2.2% in body products, including propellant and pump spray products. If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1.7%; (3) up to 0.5% in other products. Moreover, when it is present in a concentration higher than 0.5%, the additional warning ‘contain Benzopenone-3’ must be affixed on the label, unless it is used only for product protection purposes. | 28/01/2023 - 28/07/2023 | Expected new restrictions for the UV filters Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene | UV filter, potential endocrine disruptor |
| ⚡Propylparaben | 94-13-3 | POTENTIAL ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR - SCCS Final opinion: Propylparaben is safe when used as a preservative in cosmetic products up to a maximum concentration of 0.14% | No timeline applicable for now | ||
| 🇬🇧 ‼️ Butylphenyl Methylpropional | 80-54-6 | 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (also known as Lilial, Butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), or Butylphenyl Methylpropional) is prohibited for use in cosmetic products: (1) As of October 15, 2022 in new products (2) As of December 15, 2022 in products already on the UK market | 15/10/2022 - 15/12/2022 | Fragrance ingredient, CMR substance | |
| 🇬🇧 ‼️ Butylphenyl Methylpropional | 80-54-6 | Lilial will be banned in the UK according to the following deadlines: (1) As of October 15, 2022, cosmetic products containing Lilial cannot be placed on the UK market; (2) As of December 15, 2022, cosmetic products containing Lilial cannot be made available on the UK market. | 15/10/2022 - 15/12/2022 | Updates to the UK Toys & Cosmetics Regulations notified to WTO | Fragrance ingredient, CMR substance |
| ‼️ Butylphenyl Methylpropional | 80-54-6 | The fragrance ingredient Lilial has been classified as CMR 1B by CLP Regulation and included in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. All products containing it must be reformulated and off shelves by March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | Fragrance ingredient, CMR substance |
| Court of Justice Judgement on Labelling | - | This judgement highlights once again the importance of the consumers’ safety when using a cosmetic product. In this regard, the label of the product must contain information related to the product’s function, to the relevant precautions for use and to its ingredients. This information shall not be listed in a separate catalogue. Furthermore, this information must be easily accessible to the end-user, by being translated according to the language requirements of the EU Member State in which the product is marketed. Even if this may be an organizational and/or financial burden for the producers or distributors, they cannot prevail on this aspect in order not to fulfill their obligations. | 09/07/2020 | EU Court rules on Cosmetics Labelling and importance of Product’s Function and Label Translation | |
| Ethyl Tafluprostamide | 1185851-52-8 | Prostaglandins and their analogues (used in eyelash growth products) are not listed in the Annexes to the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and their use is not otherwise restricted in cosmetic products. Therefore, the Commission requests the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on Prostaglandins analogous in view of the information provided. | 18/01/2021 | ||
| Isopropyl cloprostenate | 157283-66-4 | Prostaglandins and their analogues (used in eyelash growth products) are not listed in the Annexes to the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and their use is not otherwise restricted in cosmetic products. Therefore, the Commission requests the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on Prostaglandins analogous in view of the information provided. | 18/01/2021 | ||
| Single-Use Plastic Products Regulation | N/A | As of July 4, 2022, the marking "plastic in product" can no longer be affixed by means of stickers. | 04/07/2022 | New marking specifications for single-use plastic products - impact on cosmetic industry | |
| Single-Use Plastic Products Regulation | N/A | Harmonised marking specifications on some single-use plastic products. Among them: wet wipes. Applicable to cosmetics products such as cosmetic wipes and sheet face mask. As of June 3, 2021, certain products made or partially made of plastic, and intended to be disposed after one use shall bear the marking "plastic in product". | 03/07/2021 | New marking specifications for single-use plastic products - impact on cosmetic industry | |
| 🇬🇧 ‼️Deoxyarbutin | 53936-56-4 | Deoxyarbutin will be banned in the UK according to the following deadlines: (1) As of December 15, 2022, cosmetic products containing Deoxyarbutin cannot be placed on the UK market; (2) As of March 15, 2023, cosmetic products containing Deoxyarbutin cannot be made available on the UK market. | 15/12/2022 - 15/03/2023 | ||
| ‼️Deoxyarbutin | 53936-56-4 | NOT TO BE USED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS. Deoxyarbutin has been added to the Annex II to to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (List of substances prohibited in cosmetic products) because it releases Hydroquinone (substance prohibited for use in cosmetics). | 26/07/2021 | How are Deoxyarbutin and Dihydroxyacetone regulated in the EU Cosmetics Regulation? | |
| ⚡Dihydroxyacetone | 69-26-4 | Dihydroxyacetone has been added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. Therefore, its used will be allowed only: (1) In hair dye substance in non-oxidative dye products up to a concentration of 6,25% max. (2) In self-tanning products up to a concentration of 10% max. Deadlines: from January 26, 2022 cosmetics not compliant with the above restrictions shall not be placed on the EU market; from April 22, 2022, they shall not be made available on the EU market. | 26/01/2022 - 22/04/2022 | How are Deoxyarbutin and Dihydroxyacetone regulated in the EU Cosmetics Regulation? | |
| Fumed silica (nano) | 112945-52-5 | The EU Commission is considering a potential Omnibus act on nanomaterials. The cosmetic industry is expected to submit a dossier to defend the use of Fumed Silica (nano) by the end of December 2021. In Q1 2022, the SCCS will make their assessment on the safety of Fumed Silica (nano) used in cosmetic products - Based on the results of SCCS's evaluation, the EU Commission will take its decision to ban or restrict the substance. TBC | |||
| ‼️Cobalt | 7440-48-4 | Omnibus III: Cobalt is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️2-Methylimidazole | 693-98-1 | Omnibus III: 2-Methylimidazole is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Metaflumizone | 139968-49-3 852403-68-0 | Omnibus III: Metaflumizone (ISO) is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Dibutylbis(pentane-2,4- dionato-O,O’)tin | 22673-19-4 | Omnibus III: Dibutylbis(pentane-2,4- dionato-O,O’)tin is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Methylmercuric chloride | 0115-09-03 | Omnibus III: Methylmercuric chloride is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Benzo[rst]pentaphene | 189-55-9 | Omnibus III: Benzo[rst]pentaphene is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Dibenzo[b,def]chrysene; Dibenzo[a,h]pyrene | 189-64-0 | Omnibus III: Dibenzo[b,def]chrysene; Dibenzo[a,h]pyrene are added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. They cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Ethanol, 2,2'-iminobis-, N- (C13-15-branched and linear alkyl) derivs | 97925-95-6 | Omnibus III: the ingredient is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Cyflumetofen | 400882-07-7 | Omnibus III: Cyflumetofen is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Halosulfuron-methyl | 100784-20-1 | Omnibus III: Halosulfuron-methyl is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Diisohexyl phthalate | 71850-09-04 | Omnibus III: Diisohexyl Phthalate is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| 🇬🇧⚡Piperazine (nano) | 919803-06-8 | The UK keeps aligning with the EU: Piperazine (nano) has been added to the list of UV filters allowed for use in cosmetic products sold in the EU. Therefore, it can be used as a UV filter up to a maximum concentration of 10%. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation. | 28/07/2023 | The UK keeps aligning with the EU – New restrictions for cosmetic substances | UV filter, nanomaterial |
| ⚡Piperazine - HAA299 (nano) | 919803-06-8 | Piperazine (nano) has been added to the list of UV filters allowed for use in cosmetic products (Annex VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation). Therefore, it can be used as a UV filter up to a maximum concentration of 10%. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation. | 10/11/2022 | Amendments to Annexes III and VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation | UV filter, nanomaterial |
| ⚡Piperazine - HAA299 (nano) | 919803-06-8 | SCCS Preliminary opinion 1634/21: the use of HAA299 (nano) as UV filter in cosmetics is safe up to a maximum concentration of 10% in dermally-applied products. Not to be used in preparations that could lead to inhalation exposure. TBC In light of this opinion and of the SCCS opinion 1533/14, HA299 (nano) and its bulk form may be listed in Annex VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. | N/A | UV filter | |
| 🇬🇧⚡Piperazine | 919803-06-8 | The UK keeps aligning with the EU: Piperazine is added to the list of UV filters allowed for use in the UK. It is permitted up to a maximum concentration of 10%. If used in combination with Piperazine (nano), the sum shall not exceed 10% | 28/07/2023 | The UK keeps aligning with the EU – New restrictions for cosmetic substances | UV filter |
| ⚡Piperazine - HAA299 | 919803-06-8 | Piperazine (HAA299) has been added to the list of UV filters allowed for use in cosmetic products (Annex VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation). Therefore, it can be used as a UV filter up to a maximum concentration of 10%. | 10/11/2022 | Amendments to Annexes III and VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation | UV filter |
| ‼️Metaldehyde | 108-62-3 | Omnibus III: Metaldehyde is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| o-Phenylphenol | 90-43-7 | Modification of Annex V - entry 7. o-Phenylphenol is allowed to be used as preservative in cosmetics under the following conditions: (1) up to 0,2% as phenol in rinse-off products (2) up to 0,15 as phenol in leave-on products | 17/06/2019 | ||
| ⚡Methyl salicylate | 119-36-8 | After the publication of Omnibus V, the industry submitted additional data to support the use of Methyl salicylate in cosmetic products for children. Thus, the SCCS issued a scientific advice in which it concluded that it is safe in products for children of age 0.5-3 years when used up to a maximum concentration of 0.02% in shower gel, hand soap, shampoo, body lotion, face cream, hand cream, lip products and hair conditioner. Additionally, it is safe for children between 3-6 years in shower gel, hand soap, shampoo, body lotion, face cream, hand cream, lip products, hair conditioner according to certain set concentrations. For toothpaste, it is safe up to 2.52%. | 14/09/2023 | ||
| ⚡Methyl salicylate | 119-36-8 | Methyl Salicylate has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and restricted as of December 17, 2022 as follow: (a) Up to 0.06% in leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant, and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave-on hair products (except spray/aerosol products); (b) Up to 0.05% in face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup, and makeup remover); (c) Up to 0.002% in eye makeup and makeup remover; (d) Up to 0.009% in leave-on hair products spray/aerosol; (e) Up to 0.003% in deodorant spray/aerosol; (f) Up to 0.4% in body lotion spray/aerosol; (g) Up to 0.06% in rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products; (h) Up to 0.6% in hand wash, hydroalcoholic-based fragrances, and mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults; (i) Up to 0.03% in lip products; (j) Up to 2.52% in toothpaste; (k) Up to 0.1% in mouthwash intended for children aged 6-10 years; (l) Up to 0.65% in mouth spray. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| Methyl salicylate | 119-36-8 | Methyl salicylate is expected to be classified as CMR substance Toxic for Reproduction of Category 2, thus in this opinion, the SCCS suggests the maximum safe concentration of Methyl salicylate to be used in several cosmetics products: (1) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances: 0.600% (2) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products): 0.060% (3) Hand wash products: 0.600% (4) Leave on skin & hair products (non aerosol): 0.060% (5) Face Make up products: 0.050% (6) Lipstick & lip balm: 0.030% (7) Eye make up products & Make up remover: 0.002% (8) Toothpaste: 2.520% (9) Mouthwash (except if used by children below 10): 0.600% (10) Mouth spray: 0.650% (11) Deo spray: 0.003% (12) Hair products (spray/aerosol): 0.009% (13) Body Lotion Spray: 0.040%. TBC The use of Methyl salicylate is expected to be restricted in the EU Cosmetics Regulation according to the above limits. | N/A | ||
| IFRA Standards | N/A | The new amendment to IFRA Standard will apply according to the following deadlines: (1) IFRA Standard prohibiting the use of ingredients: (a) August 30, 2023 for new creations (b) July 30, 2024 for existing creations (2) IFRA Standards restricting or setting specifications for the use of ingredients: (a) March 30, 2024 for new creations (b) October 30, 2025 for existing creations | Several deadlines | ||
| IFRA Standards | N/A | IFRA launches a public consultation on the 51st Amendment to the IFRA Standard. It will remain open until November 30, 2022 | 30/11/2022 | ||
| IFRA Standards | N/A | IFRA Standards - 50th Amendment: the Standard prohibiting the use of Mintlactone (CAS 13341-72-5) as a fragrance ingredient has been published (single ingredient standard). Compliance deadlines: 30/08/2021 for new creations, 30/07/2022 for existing creations. | 30/08/2021 - 30/07/2022 | IFRA Standards – 50th Amendment | |
| IFRA Standards | N/A | IFRA new Standards - 49th Amendment: (1) Standards prohibiting or restricting the use of ingredients (2) Standards introducing a specification on the use of a fragrance ingredient. Compliance deadlines: 10/05/2021 for new creations, 10/05/2022 for existing creations. | 10/05/2021 - 10/05/2022 | IFRA Standards – 49th Amendment | |
| Formaldehyde releasers | N/A | All finished products containing preservatives and which release formaldehyde shall be labelled with the warning “releases formaldehyde” where the total concentration of formaldehyde released in the finished product exceeds 0,001 % (10 ppm), irrespective of whether the finished product contains one or more substances releasing formaldehyde. Deadlines: 31/07/2024 for placing on the market and 31/07/2026 for making available on the market. | 31/07/2024 - 31/07/2026 | ||
| Formaldehyde releasers | N/A | SCCS advice on formaldehyde releasers warning labelling May 2021: The Scientific Committee suggested that in order to protect the majority of consumers sensitised to formaldehyde the present threshold should be reduced to 0.001% (10 ppm). This threshold applies to the total free formaldehyde irrespective of whether a product contains one or more formaldehyde releaser(s). | N/A | ||
| 🇬🇧 ‼️ UK CLP Regulation | N/A | Cosmetic ingredients listed in the 15th ATP to the EU CLP Regulation will be banned in the UK by the end of 2022. Deadlines: October 15, 2022, for placing on the market, and December 15, 2022, for making available on the market. | 15/10/2022 | ||
| 🇬🇧 Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) 🇬🇧 | 69-26-4 | On July 5, 2021, DHA has been added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. At present, DHA is not restricted in the UK but it has been identified as a priority substance to be evaluated by the UK Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products. CTPA has issued a call for interested addressed to the UK cosmetics industry. | N/A | ||
| ‼️Chloaratranol | 57074-21-2 | Chloratranol (fragrance ingredient) has been added to Annex II. From August 23, 2019, cosmetics containing Chloratranol shall not be placed on the EU market. From August 23, 2021 cosmetics containing Chloratranol shall not be made available on the EU market. | 23/08/2019 - 23/08/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ‼️Atranol | 526-37-4 | Atranol (fragrance ingredient) has been added to Annex II. From August 23, 2019, cosmetics containing Atranol shall not be placed on the EU market. From August 23, 2021 cosmetics containing Atranol shall not be made available on the EU market. | 23/08/2019 - 23/08/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ‼️HICC | 51414-25-6 / 31906-04-4 | HICC (Lyral, fragrance ingredient) has been added to Annex II. From August 23, 2019, cosmetics containing HICC shall not be placed on the EU market. From August 23, 2021 cosmetics containing HICC shall not be made available on the EU market. | 23/08/2019 - 23/08/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ‼️Paclobutrazol (ISO); (2RS,3RS)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl- 2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1- yl)pentan-3-ol | 76738-62-0 | Omnibus Act IV. Paclobutrazol (ISO); (2RS,3RS)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl- 2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1- yl)pentan-3-ol has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether; tetraglyme | 143-24-8 | Omnibus Act IV: added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Ipconazole (ISO); (1RS,2SR,5RS;1RS,2SR,5SR)-2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-5-isopropyl-1- (1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol | 125225-28-7 / 115580-69-6 / 115937-89-8 | Omnibus Act IV. Ipconazole (ISO); (1RS,2SR,5RS;1RS,2SR,5SR)-2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-5-isopropyl-1- (1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene; dibenzo[a,l]pyrene | 191-30-0 | Omnibus Act IV: added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Dioctyltin dilaurate; stannane, dioctyl-, bis (coco acyloxy) derivs | 3648-18-8 [1] / 91648- 39-4 [2] | Omnibus Act IV: added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Tris(2-methoxyethoxy) vinylsilane; 6-(2-methoxyethoxy)- 6-vinyl-2,5,7,10-tetraoxa-6-silaundecane | 1067-53-4 | Omnibus Act IV. It has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1) | 409-21-2 / 308076-74-6 | Omnibus Act IV. Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1) has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| EU Ecolabel | N/A | Amendment and correction of Commission Decision (EU) 2021/1870. This Decision clarifies certain wording to avoid any possible inconsistencies in the practical implementation of the Decision. | 26/07/2023 | ||
| EU Ecolabel | N/A | The Commission Decision (EU) 2021/1870 establishing the EU Ecolabel criteria for cosmetic products and animal care products repeals the Decision 2014/893/EU and set the criteria and related assessment and verification requirements that a product must meet to be awarded the EU Ecolabel. | N/A | New criteria for awarding the EU Ecolabel to cosmetic products | |
| ⚡ Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) | 85-91-6 | Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) added to Annex III. Its use is allowed: (1) Up to 0.1% in leave-on products (2) Up to 0.2% in rinse-off products. Moreover, (a) It cannot be used with nitrosating agents; (b) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg; (c) Keep in nitrite-free containers; (d) it cannot be used in leave-on sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural or artificial UV light. Deadlines: 21/08/2022 for placing on the market, 21/11/2022 for making available on the market. | 21/08/2022 - 21/11/2022 | Restrictions on the use of M-N-MA in cosmetics | Fragrance ingredient |
| ‼️1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene | 533-73-3 | Prohibited when used as a substance in hair and eyelash dye products. Deadlines: September 3, 2021, for placing on the market; June 3, 2022 for making available on the market. | 03/09/2021 - 03/06/2022 | Substances banned in hair and eyelash dye products | |
| ‼️4-Amino-3-hydroxytoluene | 2835-98-5 | Prohibited when used as a substance in hair and eyelash dye products. Deadlines: September 3, 2021, for placing on the market; June 3, 2022 for making available on the market. | 03/09/2021 - 03/06/2022 | Substances banned in hair and eyelash dye products | |
| ‼️ 2-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)-amino]-benzoic acid | 117907-43-4 | Prohibited when used as a substance in hair and eyelash dye products. Deadlines: September 3, 2021, for placing on the market; June 3, 2022 for making available on the market. | 03/09/2021 - 03/06/2022 | Substances banned in hair and eyelash dye products | |
| ⚡ 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine 2-Methoxymethyl- p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate | 337906-36-2 337906-37-3 | Permitted as (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products --> After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8% (calculated as free base) (b) Products intended for coloring eye-lashes --> After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8% (calculated as free base) + For professional use only. For both cases (a) and (b), there are some additional label requirements. | |||
| ⚡Dimethylpiperazinium Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl | 1256553-33-9 | Permitted as hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products. As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % (calculated as free base). As of December 3, 2021 --> specific label requirements | 03/06/2021 - 03/12/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ⚡Methylimidazoliumpropyl p-phenylenediamine HCl | 220158-86-1 | Permitted as hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products. As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % (calculated as free base). As of December 3, 2021 --> specific label requirements | 03/06/2021 - 03/12/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ⚡HC Orange No 6 | 1449653-83-1 | Permitted as hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products up to a maximum concentration of 0.5%. Methanesulfonates impurities, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate shall not be present. | 03/06/2021 | ||
| ⚡Acid Orange 7 | 633-96-5 | Permitted as hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products up to a maximum concentration of 0.5%. | 03/06/2021 | ||
| ⚡Tetrabromophenol Blue | 4430-25-5 | Permitted as (a) hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products: after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% (calculated as free base) + specific label requirements; (b) hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products up to a maximum concentration of 0.2%. | 03/06/2021 - 03/12/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ⚡Indigofera tinctoria | 84775-63-3 | Indigofera tinctoria leaf, leaf powder, leaf extract, extract --> Permitted as hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products up to a maximum concentration of 25%. | 03/06/2021 | ||
| ‼️2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol | 3296-90-0 | Omnibus Act IV. 2,2-bis(bromomethyl) propane-1,3-diol has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Diisooctyl phthalate | 27554-26-3 | Omnibus Act IV. Diisooctyl phthalate has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️2-methoxyethyl acrylate | 3121-61-7 | Omnibus Act IV. 2-methoxyethyl acrylate has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Flurochloridone (ISO); 3-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyrrolidin-2-one | 61213-25-0 | Omnibus Act IV. Flurochloridone (ISO); 3-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyrrolidin-2-one has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Flurochloridone (ISO); 3-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyrrolidin-2-one | 907204-31-3 | Omnibus Act IV. 3-(difluoromethyl)-1- methyl-N-(3',4',5'-trifluorobiphenyl-2-yl) pyrazole-4-carboxamide; fluxapyroxad has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide; methylolacrylamide | 924-42-5 | Omnibus Act IV. N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide; methylolacrylamide has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Iprovalicarb (ISO); isopropyl [(2S)-3- methyl-1-{[1-(4- methylphenyl)ethyl] amino}-1-oxobutan-2- yl]carbamate | 140923-17-7 | Omnibus Act IV. Iprovalicarb (ISO); isopropyl [(2S)-3- methyl-1-{[1-(4- methylphenyl)ethyl] amino}-1-oxobutan-2- yl]carbamate has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Dichlorodioctylstannane | 3542-36-7 | Omnibus Act IV. Dichlorodioctylstannane has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Mesotrione (ISO); 2-[4-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzoyl]-1,3-cyclohexanedione | 104206-82-8 | Omnibus Act IV. Mesotrione (ISO); 2-[4-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzoyl]-1,3-cyclohexanedione has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Hymexazol (ISO); 3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole | 10004-44-1 | Omnibus Act IV. Hymexazol (ISO); 3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️ Imiprothrin (ISO); reaction mass of: [2,4-dioxo-(2-propyn-1-yl) imidazolidin-3-yl]methyl(1R)-cis-chrysanthemate; [2,4-dioxo-(2-propyn-1-yl) imidazolidin-3-yl]methyl(1R)-trans-chrysanthemate | 72963-72-5 | Omnibus Act IV. Imiprothrin (ISO); reaction mass of: [2,4-dioxo-(2-propyn-1-yl) imidazolidin-3-yl] methyl(1R)-cis-chrysanthemate; [2,4-dioxo-(2-propyn-1-yl) imidazolidin-3-yl] methyl(1R)-trans-chrysanthemate has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide | 80-43-3 | Omnibus Act IV. Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Tetrafluoroethylene | 116-14-3 | Added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️DBMC | 119-47-1 | 6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol (DBMC) has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Pryofenone | 688046-61-9 | Pryofenone [(5-chloro-2-methoxy-4-methyl-3-pyridyl)(4,5,6-trimethoxy-o-tolyl)methanone] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Tolpyralate | 1101132-67-5 | Tolpyralate [(RS)-1-{1-ethyl-4-[4-mesyl-3-(2-methoxyethoxy)-o-toluoyl]pyrazol-5-yloxy}ethyl methyl carbonate] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Azamethiphos (ISO) | 35575-96-3 | Azamethiphos (ISO) [S-[(6-chloro-2-oxooxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-3(2H)-yl)methyl] O,O-dimethyl thiophosphate] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️3-methylpyrazole | 1453-58-3 | 3-methylpyrazole has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Pydiflumetofen | 1228284-64-7 | Pydiflumetofen has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 20 | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Sedaxane | 874967-67-6 | Sedaxane [N-{2-[[1,1'-bi(cyclopropyl)]-2-yl]phenyl}-3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️MIBK | 0108-10-1 | MIBK [4-methylpentan-2-one; isobutyl methyl ketone] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Dimethomorph (ISO) | 110488-70-5 | Dimethomorph (ISO) [(E,Z)-4-(3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acryloyl)morpholine] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Imazamox (ISO) | 114311-32-9 | Imazamox (ISO) [(RS)-2-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)-5-methoxymethylnicotinic acid] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Thiamethoxam (ISO) | 153719-23-4 | Thiamethoxam (ISO) [3-(2-chloro-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-5-methyl[1,3,5]oxadiazinan-4-ylidene-N-nitroamine ] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Triticonazole (ISO) | 138182-18-0 | Triticonazole (ISO) [(RS)-(E)-5-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-methyl)cyclopentanol] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Desmedipham (ISO) | 13684-56-5 | Desmedipham (ISO) [ethyl 3-phenylcarbamoyloxyphenylcarbamate] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Styrene / Acrylates copolymer (nano) | 9010-92-7 | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Styrene / Acrylates copolymer (nano) | 9010-92-8 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Sodium Styrene / Acylates copolymer (nano) | 9010-92-7 | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Sodium Styrene / Acylates copolymer (nano) | 9010-92-8 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Copper (nano) | 7440-50-7 | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Copper (nano) | 7440-50-8 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Colloidal silver (nano) | 7440-22-4 | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Colloidal Copper (nano) | 7440-50-9 | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Colloidal Copper (nano) | 7440-50-8 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Hydroxyapatite (nano) | 1306-06-5 / 12167-74-6 | Restricted in cosmetic products: (a) Up to 10% in toothpaste (b) Up to 0,465% in mouthwash. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Hydroxyapatite (nano) | 1306-06-5 / 12167-74-7 | It is included in the list of nanomaterials that will be banned in cosmetic products according to the draft Regulation notified to the WTO | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Gold (nano) | 7440-57-4 | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Gold (nano) | 7440-57-5 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Colloidal Gold (nano) | 7440-57-4 | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Colloidal Gold (nano) | 7440-57-5 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Gold Thioethylamino Hyaluronic Acid (nano) | 1360157-34-0 | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Gold Thioethylamino Hyaluronic Acid (nano) | 1360157-34-1 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Acetyl heptapeptide-9 Colloidal gold (nano) | - | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Acetyl heptapeptide-9 Colloidal gold (nano) | - | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Platinum (nano) | 7440-06-3 | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Platinum (nano) | 7440-06-4 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Colloidal Platinum (nano) | 7440-06-3 | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Colloidal Platinum (nano) | 7440-06-4 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Acetyl tetrapeptide-17 Colloidal Platinum (nano) | - | Banned in cosmetic products. Deadlines: 1 February 2025 for placing on the market and 1 November 2025 for making available on the market | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Acetyl tetrapeptide-17 Colloidal Platinum (nano) | - | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ⚡Kojic acid | 501-30-3 | Kojic Acid has been added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation - the list of restricted substances. Its used is allowed in face and hand products up to a maximum concentration of 1% | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics | |
| Kojic acid | 501-30-4 | In the Final Opinion, the SCCS concluded that the use of Kojic acid as a skin lightening agent in cosmetic products is safe up to a maximum concentration of 1% in the final product. | N/A | Recent update on Kojic Acid: the SCCS opinion | potential endocrine disruptor |
| ‼️Ammonium bromide | 12124-97-9 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Ammonium bromide can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Theophylline; 1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione | 58-55-9 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Theophylline; 1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; melamine | 108-78-1 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; melamine can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Fluopicolide (ISO); 2,6-dichloro-N-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridylmethyl]benzamide | 239110-15-7 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Fluopicolide (ISO); 2,6-dichloro-N-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridylmethyl]benzamide can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️N-(2-nitrophenyl)phosphoric triamide | 874819-71-3 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain N-(2-nitrophenyl)phosphoric triamide can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️N-(5-chloro-2-isopropylbenzyl)-N-cyclopropyl-3-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide; isoflucypram | 1255734-28-1 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain N-(5-chloro-2-isopropylbenzyl)-N-cyclopropyl-3-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide; isoflucypram can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Dibutyltin bis(2-ethylhexanoate) | 2781-10-4 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Dibutyltin bis(2-ethylhexanoate) can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Dibutyltin di(acetate) | 1067-33-0 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Dibutyltin di(acetate) can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Tellurium dioxide | 7446-07-03 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Tellurium dioxide can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Barium diboron tetraoxide | 13701-59-2 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Barium diboron tetraoxide can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol,tribromo derivative; 3-bromo-2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propan-1-ol | 36483-57-5/ 1522-92-5 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol,tribromo derivative; 3-bromo-2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propan-1-ol can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol | 732-26-3 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️4,4’-sulphonyldiphenol; bisphenol S | 80-09-1 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain 4,4’-sulphonyldiphenol; bisphenol S can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️benzophenone | 119-61-8 | Benzophenone is banned for use in cosmetic products as of December 1, 2023 with no transitional period for products already on the market. | 01/12/2022 | Omnibus Act VI is officially published! | CMR substance |
| ‼️benzophenone | 119-61-9 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain benzophenone can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Quinoclamine (ISO); 2-amino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone | 2797-51-5 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that containQuinoclamine (ISO); 2-amino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Perfluoroheptanoic acid; tridecafluoroheptanoic acid | 375-85-9 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Perfluoroheptanoic acid; tridecafluoroheptanoic acid can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️methyl N-(isopropoxycarbonyl)-L-valyl-(3RS)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-β-alaninate; valifenalate | 283159-90-0 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain methyl N-(isopropoxycarbonyl)-L-valyl-(3RS)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-β-alaninate; valifenalate can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️6-[C12-18-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid, sodium and tris(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium salts | - | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain 6-[C12-18-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid, sodium and tris(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium salts can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid | 2156592-54-8 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain 6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️6-[C12-18-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid | - | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain 6-[C12-18-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Reaction mass of 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(1RS,4SR,9RS)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9-isopropyl-1,4-methanonaphthalen-5-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide and 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(1RS,4SR,9SR)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9-isopropyl-1,4-methanonaphthalen-5-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide [>78% syn isomers <15% anti isomers relative content]; isopyrazam | 881685-58-1 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain the reaction mass of 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(1RS,4SR,9RS)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9-isopropyl-1,4-methanonaphthalen-5-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide and 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(1RS,4SR,9SR)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9-isopropyl-1,4-methanonaphthalen-5-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide [>78% syn isomers <15% anti isomers relative content]; isopyrazam can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Margosa, ext. [from the kernels of Azadirachta indica extracted with water and further processed with organic solvents] | 84696-25-3 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Margosa, ext. [from the kernels of Azadirachta indica extracted with water and further processed with organic solvents] can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Cumene | 98-82-8 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Cumene can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️2-ethyl-2-[[(1-oxoallyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl diacrylate; 2,2-bis(acryloyloxymethyl)butyl acrylate; trimethylolpropane triacrylate | 15625-89-5 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain 2-ethyl-2-[[(1-oxoallyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl diacrylate; 2,2-bis(acryloyloxymethyl)butyl acrylate; trimethylolpropane triacrylate can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Pentapotassium 2,2’,2’’,2’’’,2’’’’-(ethane-1,2-diylnitrilo)pentaacetate | 7216-95-7 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Pentapotassium 2,2’,2’’,2’’’,2’’’’-(ethane-1,2-diylnitrilo)pentaacetate can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Pentetic Acid | 67-43-6 | N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid) (Pentetic Acid) is prohibited for use in cosmetics in the EU as of December 1, 2023 as it was classified as a CMR substance. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI is officially published! | CMR substance |
| ‼️Pentetic Acid | 67-43-6 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid) can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Pentasodium Pentate | 140-01-2 | Pentasodium(carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate (Pentasodium Pentate) is prohibited for use in cosmetics in the EU as of December 1, 2023 as it was classified as a CMR substance. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI is officially published! | CMR substance |
| ‼️Pentasodium Pentate | 140-01-2 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Acetamiprid (ISO); (1E)-N-[(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl]-N'-cyano-N-methylethanimidamide; (E)-N1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-N2-cyano-N1-methylacetamidine | 135410-20-7/ 160430-64-8 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that containAcetamiprid (ISO); (1E)-N-[(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl]-N'-cyano-N-methylethanimidamide; (E)-N1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-N2-cyano-N1-methylacetamidine can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Pendimethalin (ISO); N-(1-ethylpropyl)-2,6-dinitro-3,4-xylidene | 40487-42-1 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Pendimethalin (ISO); N-(1-ethylpropyl)-2,6-dinitro-3,4-xylidene can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Bentazone (ISO); 3-isopropyl-2,1,3-benzothiadiazine-4-one-2,2-dioxide | 25057-89-0 | According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain Bentazone (ISO); 3-isopropyl-2,1,3-benzothiadiazine-4-one-2,2-dioxide can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️2-ethylhexanoic acid and its salts | 149-57-5 | 2-ethylhexanoic acid and its salts is already included in Annex II. According to Omnibus Act VI draft, also its salts will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain 2-ethylhexanoic acid and its salts can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. | 01/12/2023 | Omnibus VI will apply as of December 1,2023 | CMR substance |
| ‼️Melanotan 2 | 121062-08-6 | Melanotan 2 (MT2) is not a cosmetic ingredient. MT2 is a medicine and, at the moment, it is not authorized because of the adverse effects linked to its use. Hence, the marketing of products that contain MT2 is illegal. | HPRA alert on dangerous Melanotan 2 in self-tanning products | ||
| UK labelling transitional provision | The UK government extended the transitional period for some labelling requirements. For a period of five years until December 31, 2025: the name, address of the Responsible Person (RP), and country of origin requirements that appear on labels are satisfied if they are compliant with Article 19(a) of the EU Cosmetics Regulation Article. This update concerns labelling requirements only. The other requirements foreseen by the UK Cosmetics Regulation, including those for SCPN registration and UK RP appointment, are not affected by this decision. | 31/12/2025 | |||
| ⚡Benzyl Alcohol | 100-51-6 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡6-Methyl Coumarin | 92-48-8 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡Citral - Geranial - Neral | 5392-40-5 / 141-27-5 / 106-26-3 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡Isoeugenol | 97-54-1 / 5932-68-3 / 5912-86-7 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡Citronellol | 106-22-9 / 26489-01-0 / 1117-61-9 / 7540-51-4 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡Limonene | 138-86-3 / 7705-14-8 / 5989-27-5 / 5989-54-8 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡Pinus mugo leaf and twig oil and extract | 90082-72-7 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The substance shall be indicate as 'Pinus Mugo' and the peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡Pinus mugo leaf and twig oil and extract | 97676-05-06 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The substance shall be indicate as 'Pinus Pumila' and the peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡Cedrus atlantica oil and extract | 92201-55-3 / 8023-85-6 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The substance shall be indicate as 'Cedrus Atlantica Oil/Extract' and the peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡Turpentine | 9005-90-7 / 8006-64-2 / 8052-14-0 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡Alpha-Terpinene | 99-86-5 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡Terpinolene | 586-62-9 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡ Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae; extracts and distillates; Balsam Peru oil, absolute and anhydrol (Balsam Oil Peru) | 8007-00-9 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The substance shall be indicated as '‘Myroxylon Pereirae Oil/ Extrac'. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡ Rose Ketone | 43052-87-5 / 23726-94-5 / 24720-09-0 / 23696-85-7 / 57378-68-4 / 71048-82-3 / 23726-92-3 / 23726-91-2 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The substance shall be indicated as '‘Rose Ketone'. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡ 3-Propylidenephthalide | 17369-59-4 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡ Lippia citriodora absolute | 8024-12-2 / 85116-63-8 | According to the proposal to extent the labelling requirements to additional allergens and lower the threshold, the presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. | TBD - 5 years to place on the market; 3 years to make available | fragrance allergens | |
| ⚡ Acetyl Cedrene | 32388-55-9 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Amyl Salicylate | 2050-08-0 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Anethole | 104-46-1 / 4180-23-8 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Benzaldehyde | 100-52-7 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Camphor | 76-22-2 / 21368-68-3 / 464-49-3 / 464-48-2 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Beta-Caryophyllene | 87-44-5 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Carvone | 99-49-0 / 6485-40-1 / 2244-16-8 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate | 0151-05-03 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Hexadecanolactone | 109-29-5 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Hexamethylindanopyran | 1222-05-05 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Menthol | 115-95-7 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Linalyl Acetate | 89-78-1 / 1490-04-6 / 2216-51-5 / 15356-60-2 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-9 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Ebanol | 67801-20-1 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Salicylaldehyde | 90-02-8 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Santalol | 11031-45-1 / 115-71-9 / 77-42-9 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Sclareol | 0515-03-07 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡Terpineol | 8000-41-7 / 98-55-5 / 138-87-4 / 586-81-2 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes | 54464-57-2 / 54464-59-4 / 68155-66-8 / 68155-67-9 | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products | fragrance allergens | ||
| ⚡ Butylated Hydroxytoluene | 128-37-0 | Butylated Hydroxytoluene is safe as an ingredient up to a maximum concentration of 0,001 % in mouthwash, 0,1 % in toothpaste and 0,8 % in other leave-on and rinse-off products. | |||
| ⚡ Acid Yellow 3 | 8004-92-0 | Acid Yellow 3 is safe when used in non-oxidative hair colouring products at on-head concentrations of up to 0,5 %. | |||
| ⚡ Homosalate | 118-56-9 | Homosalate is safe as a UV-filter at concentrations up to 7,34 % when used in face products in the form of cream and pump spray. | |||
| ⚡ HAA299 | 919803-06-8 | HAA299 can be considered safe both in its non-nano and in its nano form, when used as a UV-filter in cosmetic products up to a maximum concentration of 10 %. | |||
| Hydroxypatite (nano) | 1306-06-5 / 12167-74-7 | The SCCS considers hydroxyapatite (nano) as safe when used at concentrations up to 10% in toothpaste, and up to 0.465% in mouthwash. The Opinion is not applicable to sprayable products that might lead to exposure of the consumer’s lungs to nanoparticles by inhalation | nanomaterial | ||
| ⚡Salicylic acid | 69-72-7 | The SCCS is of the opinion that: - The use of salicylic acid as a preservative up to a maximum concentration of 0.5% is safe in either oral or dermal products, but not safe in oral and dermal products together for adults, adolescents, and children (>3 years). - Salicylic acid is an eye irritant with the potential to cause serious damage to the eye. - The use of salicylic acid as a restricted ingredient for purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms at the concentrations specified in Annex III/98 of the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 is safe in either oral or dermal products, but not safe in oral and dermal products together for adults, adolescents and children (>3 years). | |||
| ⚡Triclocarban & Triclosan | 101-20-2 / 3380-34-5 | For Triclocarban • The use of triclocarban as a preservative in dermally applied cosmetic product is safe up to a maximum concentration of 0.2% for both children (0.5-18 years) and adults, when used individually or in combination. • In addition to the preservative function, the use of triclocarban is also safe up to a maximum concentration of 1.5% in rinse-off product when used individually or in combination for both children (0.5-18 years) and adults. • However, the use of triclocarban to a maximum concentration of 0.2% in mouthwash is not safe for adults and children and in toothpaste is not safe for children below 6 years old. For Triclosan • The use of Triclosan as a preservative at the concentrations reported in entry 25 of Annex V in dermally applied cosmetic product is safe except for body lotions, when used individually or in combination, for both adults and children (0.5-18 years). • The use of Triclosan as a preservative in toothpaste is safe at the concentration of 0.3% when used individually for both adults and children (0.5-18 years) but it is not safe when used in combinations for children below 3 years old. • For adults, the use of Triclosan as a preservative in mouthwash is safe at the concentration of 0.2% when used individually but not when used in combination. For children and asdolescents, it is not safe at 0.2%, even when used individually. | SCCS Scientific Advice | ||
| Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano) | 99685-96-8/628-630-7/ 115383-22-7/- 182024-42-6/- 2803976-74-9/- | The SCCS has not been able to conclude on the safety of fullerenes and (hydrated) hydroxylated forms of fullerenes due to a number of uncertainties and data gaps in regard to physicochemical, toxicokinetic and toxicological aspects. The available evidence indicates that hydrated forms of hydroxylated fullerenes are genotoxic and hence SCCS considers them as not safe for use in cosmetic products. The same concerns over genotoxicity potential also apply to hydroxylated fullerenes.ts. | |||
| ⚡Vitamin A (Retinol, Retinyl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate) | 11103-57-4 / 68-26-8 / 127-47-9 / 79-81-1 | These substances can be used (a) in body lotion up to a maximum concentration of 0.05% Retinol Equivalent (RE) and (b) in other leave-on and rise-off products up to a max concentration of 0.3% RE. Cosmetics containing these substances must bear the warning "Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use". | 01/11/2025 - 01/05/2027 | New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics | |
| ⚡Vitamin A (Retinol, Retinyl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate) | 11103-57-4 / 68-26-8 / 127-47-9 / 79-81-2 | The SCCS is of the opinion that vitamin A in cosmetics at the concentrations of 0.05% Retinol Equivalent (RE) in body lotion, and 0.3% RE for other leave-on and rinse-off products is safe. Therefore, manufacturers shall respect these limits | N/A | ||
| 🇬🇧⚡Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) | 85-91-6 | The UK keeps aligning with the EU. Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) added to Annex III. Its use is allowed: (1) Up to 0.1% in leave-on products (2) Up to 0.2% in rinse-off products. Moreover, (a) It cannot be used with nitrosating agents; (b) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg; (c) Keep in nitrite-free containers; (d) it cannot be used in leave-on sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural or artificial UV light. Deadlines: 06/07/2024 for placing on the market, 06/07/2026 for making available on the market. | 06/07/2024 - 06/07/2026 | The UK keeps aligning with the EU – New restrictions for cosmetic substances | Fragrance ingredient |
| ⚡Kojic Acid | 501-30-4 | Based on the latest scientific opinions by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) the proposed measures aim at: establishing restrictions in Annex III for the substance 'Kojic Acid', used as skin lightening/whitening or depigmenting agent in cosmetic products. | Which ingredients will be restricted in the European Union by the end of 2023? | ||
| ‼️4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor | 36861-47-9 | Prohibited for use in cosmetic products | 01/05/2025 - 01/05/2026 | New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics | |
| ‼️4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor | 36861-47-9 | Based on the latest scientific opinions by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) the proposed measures aim at: prohibiting the use of 4-MBC (i.e., delisting this UV-filter from Annex VI and introducing it in Annex II to the CPR) | Which ingredients will be restricted in the European Union by the end of 2023? | ||
| ⚡Genistein | 446-72-0 | Based on the latest scientific opinions by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) the proposed measures aim at: establishing restrictions in Annex III for the substance 'Genistein', used as skin conditioning/protecting and antioxidant in cosmetic products. | Which ingredients will be restricted in the European Union by the end of 2023? | ||
| ⚡Daidzein | 486-66-8 | Based on the latest scientific opinions by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) the proposed measures aim at: establishing restrictions in Annex III for the substance 'Daidzein', used as skin conditioning/protecting and antioxidant in cosmetic products. | Which ingredients will be restricted in the European Union by the end of 2023? | ||
| ⚡Genistein | 446-72-0 | Genistein has been added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation - the list of restricted substances. Its use is allowed in ready use preparations up to a maximum concentration of 0,007%. | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics | |
| ⚡Daidzein | 486-66-8 | Daidzein has been added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation - the list of restricted substances. Its use is allowed in ready use preparations up to a maximum concentration of 0,02 % | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics | |
| ⚡Triclocarban | 101-20-2 | Annex V has been updated in regards to Triclocarban. Triclocarban is permitted in all cosmetic products except mouthwash, and banned in toothpastes formulated for children under the age of 6. The maximum concentration allowed is 0.2% in ready-to-use preparations. Additionally: • The presence of 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene should not exceed 1 ppm. • The presence of 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene should not exceed 1 ppm. | 31-12-2024- 31-10-2025 | New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics | |
| ⚡ Triclosan | 3380-34-5 | The use of Triclosan as a preservative at the concentrations reported in entry 25 of Annex V in dermally applied cosmetic product is safe except for body lotions, when used individually or in combination, for both adults and children (0.5-18 years). The use of Triclosan as a preservative in toothpaste is safe at the concentration of 0.3% when used individually for both adults and children (0.5-18 years) but it is not safe when used in combinations for children below 3 years old. For adults, the use of Triclosan as a preservative in mouthwash is safe at the concentration of 0.2% when used individually but not when used in combination. For children and asdolescents, it is not safe at 0.2%, even when used individually. The use of Triclosan as a preservative in cosmetic products should remain restricted to a maximum concentration of 0,3 % for toothpastes, hand soaps, body soaps/shower gels, deodorants (non-spray), face powders and blemish concealers, nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems. Triclosan should neither be allowed for use in mouthwash, nor in toothpaste intended for children under 3 years of age. | 31-12-2024- 31-10-2025 | SCCS Scientific Advice | |
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