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News from EU cosmetics regulation

Regulation amendments, SCCS assessments and practical knowledge on EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, prepared for manufacturers and artisan producers.

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16 August 2026 Update

SCCS/1653/23: HC Blue 18 in Hair Dye Products Assessed as Safe up to 0.35%

The SCCS assesses HC Blue 18 (Colipa B122) as safe up to 0.35% on-head concentration, but classifies the substance as a moderate sensitiser.

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9 August 2026 Update

SCCS/1670/24: HC Yellow No. 16 in Hair Dye Products Assessed as Safe

The SCCS classifies the hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 in hair dye products as safe. What concentrations and batch specifications mean for manufacturers.

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2 August 2026 Update

SCCS/1673/24: HC Red No. 18 in Hair Dye Products Assessed as Safe

The SCCS assesses HC Red No. 18 (CAS 1444596-49-9) in oxidative and non-oxidative hair dye products as safe. What this means for manufacturers.

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26 July 2026 Update

SCCS/1683/25: Hair Dye Basic Blue 99 (C059) Deemed Not Safe

The SCCS assesses the hair dye Basic Blue 99 (C059) in non-oxidative hair dyes as not safe. What this means for manufacturers.

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19 July 2026 Update

SCCS/1684/25: Hair Dye Basic Brown 16 Assessed as Not Safe

The SCCS classifies the hair dye Basic Brown 16 at 2% in non-oxidative formulations as not safe. What manufacturers should know.

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12 July 2026 Update

SCCS/1654/23: Methyl Salicylate in Children's Cosmetics Reassessed

SCCS/1654/23 assesses methyl salicylate in children's cosmetics: safe maximum levels by product type and age group. What manufacturers should know.

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5 July 2026 Update

SCCS/1668/24: Addendum on Hexyl Salicylate and Children Under 3 Years

SCCS addendum SCCS/1668/24 re-evaluates hexyl salicylate for children under 3 and sets safe maximum levels. What manufacturers should know.

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4 July 2026 Update

SCCS/1676/25: New Safe Maximum Levels for Methyl Salicylate in Children's Products

SCCS opinion SCCS/1676/25 sets new safe maximum levels for methyl salicylate in children's products (0-3 years). What manufacturers should know.

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4 July 2026 Update

Regulation (EU) 2026/78: CMR substances in the Cosmetics Regulation newly regulated

Regulation (EU) 2026/78 amends Annexes II to V of the Cosmetics Regulation: silver, Hexyl Salicylate and o-Phenylphenol. Applicable from 1 May 2026.

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4 July 2026

Regulation (EU) 2023/1545: new fragrance allergens on the INCI label

Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 expands the list of fragrance allergens requiring labelling. Placing-on-market deadline: 31 July 2026.

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4 July 2026 Update

Regulation (EU) 2026/909: Annexes to the Cosmetics Regulation amended

Regulation (EU) 2026/909 amends Annexes II, III, V and VI of the Cosmetics Regulation. New limits, a substance ban and deadlines for manufacturers.