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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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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.