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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.
12 July 2026Update
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 2026Update
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 2026Update
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 2026Update
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 2026Update
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.
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