Regulatory Blog
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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11 October 2026Update
SCCS/1680/25: Prostaglandin Analogues in Eyelash Serums Deemed Not Safe
The SCCS assesses three prostaglandin analogues (MDN, IPCP, DDDE) in eyelash and eyebrow products as not safe. What manufacturers need to know now.
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27 September 2026Update
SCCS/1685/25: Scientific Opinion on Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cosmetics
The SCCS opinion on cannabidiol (CBD) states 0.19% as the safe maximum level and 0.00025% for THC impurities. What manufacturers should know.
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20 September 2026Update
SCCS/1687/25: Scientific Opinion on Silver in Cosmetics
The SCCS considers microparticulate silver safe at defined concentrations. What this means for manufacturers of cosmetics containing silver.
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13 September 2026Update
SCCS/1661/23: Scientific Opinion on Titanium Dioxide in Orally Used Cosmetics
The SCCS cannot rule out genotoxicity potential for nearly all titanium dioxide grades used in oral cosmetics. What manufacturers should know.
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6 September 2026Update
SCCS/1679/25: Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5 in Cosmetics Reassessed
SCCS assesses Benzophenone-2 as risky and Benzophenone-5 as a UV filter safe up to 5%. What sunscreen manufacturers should know now.
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30 August 2026Update
SCCS/1678/25: Safe Maximum Level for DnHexP Impurity in UV Filter DHHB
SCCS/1678/25: A safe maximum level of 260 ppm applies to the DnHexP impurity in UV filter DHHB. What sunscreen manufacturers should check.
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23 August 2026Update
SCCS/1686/25: Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric Salts in Eye Cosmetics Assessed as Not Safe
The SCCS classifies thiomersal and phenylmercuric salts as preservatives in eye cosmetics as not safe. What manufacturers should know.
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16 August 2026Update
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 2026Update
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 2026Update
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 2026Update
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 2026Update
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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