ECHA proposal to ban octocrylene in cosmetic products
ECHA Proposal to Ban Octocrylene: Public Consultation Now Open Home Information Letter 144 October 2025 – ECHA proposal to ban octocrylene in cosmetic products Octocrylene,…
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UK Cosmetic Regulation Update: Alignment with EU Standards
On October 3rd, the UK notified the WTO of a draft regulation aligning its cosmetics rules with EU standards. The proposed “Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2024” introduces bans on several CMR substances, including DIMETHYLTOLYLAMINE, and limits Kojic Acid to 1% in face and hand products. Key compliance deadlines begin in April 2025.
Publication of the 22nd Adaptation to Technical Progress: Updates to the CLP Regulation (EU 1272/2008)
The European Commission has notified the WTO of the upcoming Omnibus VIII Regulation, expected for adoption in Q1 2026 and enforceable from May 1, 2026. This regulation integrates newly classified CMR substances from the 22nd ATP into Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Canada data collection notice concerning PFAS
In August 2024, Canada launched a PFAS data collection initiative under the Chemicals Management Plan. Companies handling listed PFAS in 2023 must report details—including quantities and product use—by January 29, 2025. Cosmetics and packaging containing PFAS may fall under the scope.
Omnibus Regulation VII
On June 24, 2024, the European Commission notified the “Omnibus VII” regulation to the WTO. Expected for adoption in Q3 2025, it bans two CMR-classified ingredients used in cosmetics—Dimethyltolylamine and TPO—from September 1, 2025. Products containing them must be removed from the EU market by this date.
D4, D5, D6 REACh restrictions published
On May 16, 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/1328, amending REACH Annex XVII to restrict D4, D5, and D6 in cosmetics. Key deadlines apply from June 2026 and June 2027, further limiting their use in both wash-off and leave-on products.