Watch-out database
Here you can find an overview on newly restricted and banned ingredients. As soon as their status changes, our Watch-out Database chart will display it.
The Database shows:
- INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients), the name of substance
- CAS, a numerical code that allows the identification of the substance
- Action needed, where you can read more information about the restriction or ban as well as what you need to do as a manufacturer
- Application date of the ban or restriction
- Additional information
- Category of the substance, which can be CMR substance, potential endocrine disruptor, fragrance ingredient, UV filter…
You can consult all prohibited, restricted, allowed substances in the Annexes of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Legend
⚡ … Restricted ingredient
‼️ … Banned ingredient
| INCI Name of substance / Theme | Categories | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCI Name of substance / Theme | CAS # | Action needed | Application date | More information | Categories |
| ‼️Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) / CYCLOTETRASILOXANE | 556-67-2 | D4 has been added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. Hence, its use is prohibited in cosmetic products. The only case, when D4 can be present in a cosmetic product formulation is when it is technically unavoidable when following good manufacturing practices. | 13/06/2019 | Silicones on the spot again | CMR substance |
| ⚡ CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (D5) | 541-02-6 | All wash off products must contain less than 0,1%. Hence wash off products with higher % should be reformulated. | 31/01/2020 | Silicones on the spot again | |
| ‼️ CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (D5) | 541-02-6 | ECHA proposal: Leave on personal care products shall not have D4/D5/D6 in concentrations > 0.1% | No timeline applicable for now | Proposal ECHA | |
| ⚡CYCLOHEXASILOXANE (D6) | 540-97-6 | ECHA proposal: Leave on products and rinse off products shall not contain concentrations > 0.1% | No timeline applicable for now | Proposal ECHA | |
| ⚡Titanium Dioxide | 13463-67-7 | Titanium Dioxide in powder form containing 1% or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm maximum concentration allowed: (a) Face products in loose powder form at 25 % MAX> (b) Hair aerosol spray products at 1,4 % MAX. for general consumers and 1,1% MAX. for professional use [both a) and b) Only in pigmentary form] (c) Other products [Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation’.] | 01/10/2021 | Omnibus III: new restrictions for Salicylic Acid and Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics | |
| Titanium Dioxide | 13463-67-7 | SCCS opinion: in aerosols, due to the carcinogenic effect of this substance by inhalation, it is safe up to: (1) 1.64% for general consumers; (2) 1% for professionals; (3) in loose powder (make up): safe up to 25% for general consumer | N/A | 02/09/2020 - Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety opinion on Titanium dioxite | |
| ⚡Salicylic acid | 69-72-7 | New restrictions in Annex III: (1) max 3.0% in rinse off hair products; (2) max 2.0% in other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant; (3) max 0.5% in body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant. Moreover, not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. | 01/10/2021 | Omnibus III: new restrictions for Salicylic Acid and Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics | |
| Brexit implications for cosmetic products | N/A | 1. EU rules in the field of cosmetic products(…) no longer apply to the United Kingdom.
2. Responsible persons can no longer be established in the United Kingdom. UK manufacturers will have as RP the importers or they appoint someone else as RP; 3. Transfer of products notified in the CPNP by UK RPs will have to be transferred to EU RP before the end of the transition period (less than 1 year) 4. Qualifications from the United Kingdom which have not been recognised as equivalent by an EU Member State can no longer be relied on for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements. 5. The above does not apply to Northern Ireland – cosmetic products placed on the market there have to comply with the Regulation. Products manufactured there and shipped to the EU are not considered to be imported. |
End of transition period | 27/03/2020 - How does Brexit affect the commercialization of your cosmetic products? | |
| ⚡Aluminium | Annex I of the opinion contains ingredients that contain aluminium | SCCS final opinion: Aluminium compounds are safe in
• Antiperspirants, • Other cosmetic products such as lipsticks and toothpastes The use of aluminium compounds is safe at the following equivalent aluminium concentrations up to: · 6.25% in non-spray deodorants or non-spray antiperspirants · 10.60% in spray deodorants or spray antiperspirants · 2.65% in toothpaste and · 0.77 % in lipstick |
No timeline applicable for now | 03/05/2020 - SCCS Final opinion issued for Aluminum | |
| ‼️Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT) | 13463-41-7 | Classified as CMR 1B (15th ATP) and included in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (prohibited substances). As of March 1, 2022, all cosmetics containing Zinc Pyrithione must be reformulated and withdrawn | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| Cosmetics Borderline Manual updates | Nail care products and essential oils | Massage products - intended to have an effect on muscles (relief, warming or cooling) not classified as cosmetics products. Nail products with cosmetic function may be considered as cosmetics if they do not “restore, correct or modify physiological functions[…] by exerting a pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action”. Pure essential oils for aromatherapy/to be inhaled or ingested not as cosmetics. If on contact with skin, with a cosmetic purpose, it may be covered by the Regulation. | N/A | 24/03/2020 - The Cosmetics Borderline with 3 new entries | |
| Cosmetics Borderline Manual updates | ”Cosmetic kits” and Dual function soap entries added + (clerical changes) | Cosmetic kits are defined as cosmetic products consisting of components to be mixed require some form of manipulation by the end-user. They are to be notified as multi-component cosmetic product.
Dual use soaps can fall under the Cosmetics Regulation, when the main claim is related to a cosmetic purpose. If a soap claims dual function as a cosmetic product and a detergent, provided it falls under the scope of both Regulations, it has to comply with both regimes. |
N/A | ||
| ‼️Phosmet (ISO); S-[(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H- isoindol-2-yl)methyl]-O,O-dimethyl phosphoro dithioate; O,O-dimethyl-S-phthalimidomethyl phosphorodithioate | 0732-11-6 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Potassium permanganate | 7722-64-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️2-Benzyl-2-dimethylamino-4′- morpholinobutyrophenone | 119313-12-1 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Quizalofop-p-tefuryl (ISO); (+/–) tetrahydrofurfuryl (R)-2-[4-(6- chloroquinoxalin-2- yloxy)phenyloxy]propionate | 200509-41-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Propiconazole (ISO); (2RS,4RS;2RS,4SR)-1-{[2-(2,4- dichlorophenyl)-4-propyl-1,3- dioxolan-2-yl]methyl}-1H- 1,2,4-triazole | 60207-90-1 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Pinoxaden (ISO); 8-(2,6-diethyl-4-methylphenyl)-7-oxo-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-7H-pyrazolo[1,2-d] [1,4,5]oxadiazepin-9-yl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate | 243973-20-8 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Tetramethrin (ISO); (1,3-dioxo-1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1- en-1-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate | 7696-12-0 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️(1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl (1R-trans)-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2- methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate | 1166-46-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Spirodiclofen (ISO); 3-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-oxo- 1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl 2,2-dimethylbutyrate | 148477-71-8 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Reaction mass of 1-[2-(2-aminobutoxy)ethoxy]but-2-ylamine and 1-({[2-(2-aminobutoxy) ethoxy]methyl}propoxy) but-2-ylamine | 897393-42-9 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️1-Vinylimidazole | 1072-63-5 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| Amisulbrom (ISO)3-(3-bromo-6-fluoro-2-methylindol-1-ylsulfonyl)-N,N-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4- triazole-1-sulfonamide | 348635-87-0 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ Salicylic acid | 69-72-7 | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ Calcium salicylate | 824-35-1, | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡Magnesium salicylate | 18917-89-0, | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ MEA-salicylate | 59866- 70-5, | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ Sodium salicylate | 54-21-7, | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ Potassium salicylate | 578-36-9 | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡ TEA salicylate | 2174-16-5 | As preservative, use can be up to 0,5% in the finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Hydroxy-8-quinoline and its sulphate bis(8-hydroxyquinolinium) sulphate, except for the uses of the sulphate provided for in entry 51 of Annex III | 148-24-3 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Hydroxy-8-quinoline and its sulphate bis(8-hydroxyquinolinium) sulphate, except for the uses of the sulphate provided for in entry 51 of Annex III | 134-31-6 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and es¬ters, including | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | |||
| ‼️Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] | 12008-41-2 [1] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] | 12280-03-4 [2] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] | 10377-81-8 [3] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] | 68003-13-4 [4] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] | 12712-38-8 [5] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] | - [6] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Zinc borate [7] | 1332-07-6 [7] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] | 1330-43-4 [8] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] | 12267-73-1 [9] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] | 13840-56-7 [10] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] | 1303-96-4 [11] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12] | 12179-04-3 [12] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Diaminotoluene, methyl-phenylenediamine, technical pro duct-reaction mass of [4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine and 2-methyl-m-phenylenediamine] | - | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Pirimicarb (ISO); 2-(dimethylamino)-5,6-dimethylpyrimi din-4-yl dimethylcarbamate | 23103-98-2 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Pirimicarb (ISO); 2-(dimethylamino)-5,6-dimethylpyrimi¬ din-4-yl dimethylcarbamate | 78-87-5 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Phenol, dodecyl-, branched [1] | 121158-58-5 [1] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Phenol, 2-dodecyl-, branched [2] | 1801269-80-6 [2] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Phenol, 3-dodecyl-, branched [3] | 1801269-77-1 [3] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Phenol, 4-dodecyl-, branched [4] | 210555-94-5 [4] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Phenol, (tetrapropenyl) derivatives [5] | 74499-35-7 [5] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Coumatetralyl (ISO); 4- hydroxy-3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1- naphthyl) coumarin | 5836-29-3 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Difenacoum (ISO); 3-(3- biphenyl-4-yl-1,2,3,4- tetrahydro- 1-naphthyl)- 4-hydroxycoumarin | 56073-07-05 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Brodifacoum (ISO); 4-hydroxy-3-(3-(4′-bromo-4-bipheny lyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthyl)coumarin | 56073-10-0 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Flocoumafen (ISO); reaction mass of: cis-4- hydroxy-3- (1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-3-(4-(4-trifluoromethylbenzyloxy)phe nyl)-1-naphthyl)coumarin and trans-4-hydroxy-3-(1,2,3,4- tetrahydro-3-(4-(4-trifluoromethylbenzyloxy)phenyl)-1- naphthyl)coumarin | 90035-08-08 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Acetochlor (ISO); 2- chloro-N-(ethoxymethyl)-N-(2-ethyl-6- methylphenyl)acetamide | 34256-82-1 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️e-Glass microfibres of representative composition | - | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Glass microfibres of representative composition | - | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Bromadiolone (ISO); 3- [3-(4′-bromobiphenyl- 4-yl)-3-hy droxy-1-phenylpropyl]-4-hydroxy- 2H-chromen-2-one | 28772-56-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Difethialone (ISO); 3-[3-(4′-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothio pyran-2-one | 104653-34-1 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Perfluorononan-1-oic acid [1] | 375-95-1 [1] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Sodium of perfluorononan-1-oic acid [2] | 21049-39-8 [2] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Ammonium salts of perfluorononan-1-oic acid [3] | 4149-60-4 [3] | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Dicyclohexyl phthalate | 84-61-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6- dienenitrile | 5146-66-7 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Bupirimate (ISO); 5-butyl-2-ethylamino-6- methylpyrimi¬ din-4-yl dimethylsulfamate | 41483-43-6 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️Triflumizole (ISO); (1E)-N-[4-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl]-1- (1H-imidazol-1-yl)-2- propoxyethanimine | 68694-11-1 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ‼️tert-Butyl hydroperoxide | 75-91-2 | Should not be an ingredient | 01/05/2020 | ||
| ⚡Methylphenylenedia mines, their N- substi tuted derivatives and their salts (1), with the exception of the sub stance listed under re ference numbers 9 a and 9 b of this Annex and the substances listed under reference numbers 364, 413, 1144, 1310, 1313 and 1507 of Annex II | Can be used as hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products for general use and professional use. For noth cases: after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base | 11/06/2019 | |||
| ⚡Oxyquinoline sulphate | 134-31-6 | Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in rinse-off hair products - can be used up to 0,3% MAX | 11/06/2019 | ||
| ⚡Oxyquinoline sulphate | 134-31-6 | Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in leave-on hair products - can be used up to 0,03% MAX | 11/06/2019 | ||
| Country of Origin considerations | N/A | As per EC, "made in"- the country "where they underwent their last, substantial, economically justified processing or working, in an undertaking equipped for that purpose, resulting in the manufacture of a new product or representing an important stage of manufacture”. Furthermore, as per Belgian CA -“The main criteria is the country were a substantial transformation was done” | N/A | ||
| Ingredient List Nomenclature | N/A | As per Belgian CA,“The glossary name is mandatory if it exists. If not, take the INCI (EU) name. If there is no glossary name nor INCI name, choose another common nomenclature (chemical name, latin name for natural ingredients, …)’’ | N/A | ||
| Risk assessment on catalogue of nanomaterials | N/A | The SCCS has performed a risk assessment of the catalogue of nanomaterials published last year, identifying specific concerns. The most scrutinized substances are Colloidal Silver (nano), Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer (nano), Silica, hydrated silica, and silica surface modified with Alkyl Silycates (nano). Some of the substances included in this Scientific Advice are being evaluated by the SCCS, so further updates and new opinions are expected. As such, special care is to be taken when evaluating nanomaterials included in cosmetic products. | N/A | ||
| ⚡Resorcinol | 108-46-3 | POTENTIAL ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR - SCCS Final opinion 1619/20: Safe when used as an oxidative hair dye in products intended for hair and eyelashes up to 1.25% and up to 0.5% in hair lotions and shampoos. This opinion confirms current restriction. | No timeline applicable for now | ||
| Butylated Hdroxytoluene | 128-37-0 | POTENTIAL ENDORINE DISRUPTOR - Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is suspected to have endocrine-disrupting properties. Hence, the SCCS is of the opinion that BHT is safe as: (1) up to 0.001% in mouthwash (2) up to 0.1% in toothpaste (3) up to a maximum concentration of 0.8% in other leave-on and rinse-off products. | No timeline applicable for now | ||
| ⚡Octocrylene | 6197-30-4 | The European Commission notified the WTO of the draft Regulation amending Annex VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. Octocrylene will allowed as an UV filter: (1) up to 9% in propellent spray products; (2) up to 10% in other products. | N/A | Expected new restrictions for the UV filters Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene | UV filter, potential endocrine disruptor |
| ⚡Homosalate | 118-56-9 | The SCCS concludes that Homosalate is safe as a UV-filter at concentrations up to 7.34% in face cream and pump spray | N/A | ||
| ⚡Homosalate | 118-56-9 | Due to the potential endocrine disrupting properties of Homosalate, the SCCS has concluded that it is not safe when used as a UV-filter in cosmetic products at concentrations of up to 10%. SCCS considered it safe up to a maximum concentration of 0.5% in finished product. The use of Homosalate at the lower concentrations may have a bearing on efficacy as UV-filter, however this is outside the SCCS remit to assess the efficacy of cosmetic ingredients.TBC We strongly believe that new restrictions will be set out according to the above SCCS opinion. | N/A | ||
| ⚡Benzophenone-3 | 131-57-7 | The European Commission notified the WTO of the draft Regulation amending Annex VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. Benzophenone-3 will be permitted as an UV-filter: (1) up to 6% in face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products. If used at 0.5% to protect the product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5%; (2) up to 2.2% in body products, including propellant and pump spray products. If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1.7%; (3) up to 0.5% in other products. Moreover, when it is present in a concentration higher than 0.5%, the additional warning ‘contain Benzopenone-3’ must be affixed on the label. | N/A | Expected new restrictions for the UV filters Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene | UV filter, potential endocrine disruptor |
| ⚡Propylparaben | 94-13-3 | POTENTIAL ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR - SCCS Final opinion: Propylparaben is safe when used as a preservative in cosmetic products up to a maximum concentration of 0.14% | No timeline applicable for now | ||
| 🇬🇧 ‼️ Butylphenyl Methylpropional | 80-54-6 | Lilial will be banned in the UK according to the following deadlines: (1) As of October 15, 2022, cosmetic products containing Lilial cannot be placed on the UK market; (2) As of December 15, 2022, cosmetic products containing Lilial cannot be made available on the UK market. | 15/10/2022 - 15/12/2022 | Fragrance ingredient, CMR substance | |
| ‼️ Butylphenyl Methylpropional | 80-54-6 | The fragrance ingredient Lilial has been classified as CMR 1B by CLP Regulation and included in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. All products containing it must be reformulated and off shelves by March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | Fragrance ingredient, CMR substance |
| Court of Justice Judgement on Labelling | - | This judgement highlights once again the importance of the consumers’ safety when using a cosmetic product. In this regard, the label of the product must contain information related to the product’s function, to the relevant precautions for use and to its ingredients. This information shall not be listed in a separate catalogue. Furthermore, this information must be easily accessible to the end-user, by being translated according to the language requirements of the EU Member State in which the product is marketed. Even if this may be an organizational and/or financial burden for the producers or distributors, they cannot prevail on this aspect in order not to fulfill their obligations. | 09/07/2020 | EU Court rules on Cosmetics Labelling and importance of Product’s Function and Label Translation | |
| Ethyl Tafluprostamide | 1185851-52-8 | Prostaglandins and their analogues (used in eyelash growth products) are not listed in the Annexes to the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and their use is not otherwise restricted in cosmetic products. Therefore, the Commission requests the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on Prostaglandins analogous in view of the information provided. | 18/01/2021 | ||
| Isopropyl cloprostenate | 157283-66-4 | Prostaglandins and their analogues (used in eyelash growth products) are not listed in the Annexes to the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and their use is not otherwise restricted in cosmetic products. Therefore, the Commission requests the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on Prostaglandins analogous in view of the information provided. | 18/01/2021 | ||
| Single-Use Plastic Products | N/A | Harmonised marking specifications on some single-use plastic products. Among them: wet wipes. Applicable to cosmetics products such as cosmetic wipes and sheet face mask. | 03/07/2021 | New marking specifications for single-use plastic products - impact on cosmetic industry | |
| 🇬🇧 ‼️Deoxyarbutin | 53936-56-4 | Deoxyarbutin will be banned in the UK according to the following deadlines: (1) As of December 15, 2022, cosmetic products containing Deoxyarbutin cannot be placed on the UK market; (2) As of March 15, 2023, cosmetic products containing Deoxyarbutin cannot be made available on the UK market. | 15/12/2022 - 15/03/2023 | ||
| ‼️Deoxyarbutin | 53936-56-4 | NOT TO BE USED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS. Deoxyarbutin has been added to the Annex II to to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (List of substances prohibited in cosmetic products) because it releases Hydroquinone (substance prohibited for use in cosmetics). | 26/07/2021 | How are Deoxyarbutin and Dihydroxyacetone regulated in the EU Cosmetics Regulation? | |
| ⚡ Dihydroxyacetone | 69-26-4 | Dihydroxyacetone has been added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. Therefore, its used will be allowed only: (1) In hair dye substance in non-oxidative dye products up to a concentration of 6,25% max. (2) In self-tanning products up to a concentration of 10% max. Deadlines: from January 26, 2022 cosmetics not compliant with the above restrictions shall not be placed on the EU market; from April 22, 2022, they shall not be made available on the EU market. | 26/01/2022 - 22/04/2022 | How are Deoxyarbutin and Dihydroxyacetone regulated in the EU Cosmetics Regulation? | |
| Fumed silica (nano) | 112945-52-5 | The EU Commission is considering a potential Omnibus act on nanomaterials. The cosmetic industry is expected to submit a dossier to defend the use of Fumed Silica (nano) by the end of December 2021. In Q1 2022, the SCCS will make their assessment on the safety of Fumed Silica (nano) used in cosmetic products - Based on the results of SCCS's evaluation, the EU Commission will take its decision to ban or restrict the substance. TBC | |||
| ‼️Cobalt | 7440-48-4 | Omnibus III: Cobalt is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️2-Methylimidazole | 693-98-1 | Omnibus III: 2-Methylimidazole is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Metaflumizone | 139968-49-3 852403-68-0 | Omnibus III: Metaflumizone (ISO) is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Dibutylbis(pentane-2,4- dionato-O,O’)tin | 22673-19-4 | Omnibus III: Dibutylbis(pentane-2,4- dionato-O,O’)tin is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Methylmercuric chloride | 0115-09-03 | Omnibus III: Methylmercuric chloride is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Benzo[rst]pentaphene | 189-55-9 | Omnibus III: Benzo[rst]pentaphene is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Dibenzo[b,def]chrysene; Dibenzo[a,h]pyrene | 189-64-0 | Omnibus III: Dibenzo[b,def]chrysene; Dibenzo[a,h]pyrene are added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. They cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Ethanol, 2,2'-iminobis-, N- (C13-15-branched and linear alkyl) derivs | 97925-95-6 | Omnibus III: the ingredient is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Cyflumetofen | 400882-07-7 | Omnibus III: Cyflumetofen is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Halosulfuron-methyl | 100784-20-1 | Omnibus III: Halosulfuron-methyl is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| ‼️Diisohexyl phthalate | 71850-09-04 | Omnibus III: Diisohexyl Phthalate is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| HAA299 (nano) | 919803-06-8 | SCCS Preliminary opinion 1634/21: the use of HAA299 (nano) as UV filter in cosmetics is safe up to a maximum concentration of 10% in dermally-applied products. Not to be used in preparations that could lead to inhalation exposure. TBC In light of this opinion and of the SCCS opinion 1533/14, HA299 (nano) and its bulk form may be listed in Annex VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. | N/A | ||
| ‼️Metaldehyde | 108-62-3 | Omnibus III: Metaldehyde is added in Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It cannot be used in cosmetic formulations. | 01/10/2021 | ||
| o-Phenylphenol | 90-43-7 | Modification of Annex V - entry 7. o-Phenylphenol is allowed to be used as preservative in cosmetics under the following conditions: (1) up to 0,2% as phenol in rinse-off products (2) up to 0,15 as phenol in leave-on products | 17/06/2019 | ||
| ⚡Methyl salicylate | 119-36-8 | Methyl Salicylate has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and restricted as of December 17, 2022 as follow: (a) Up to 0.06% in leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant, and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave-on hair products (except spray/aerosol products); (b) Up to 0.05% in face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup, and makeup remover); (c) Up to 0.002% in eye makeup and makeup remover; (d) Up to 0.009% in leave-on hair products spray/aerosol; (e) Up to 0.003% in deodorant spray/aerosol; (f) Up to 0.4% in body lotion spray/aerosol; (g) Up to 0.06% in rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products; (h) Up to 0.6% in hand wash, hydroalcoholic-based fragrances, and mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults; (i) Up to 0.03% in lip products; (j) Up to 2.52% in toothpaste; (k) Up to 0.1% in mouthwash intended for children aged 6-10 years; (l) Up to 0.65% in mouth spray. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| Methyl salicylate | 119-36-8 | Methyl salicylate is expected to be classified as CMR substance Toxic for Reproduction of Category 2, thus in this opinion, the SCCS suggests the maximum safe concentration of Methyl salicylate to be used in several cosmetics products: (1) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances: 0.600% (2) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products): 0.060% (3) Hand wash products: 0.600% (4) Leave on skin & hair products (non aerosol): 0.060% (5) Face Make up products: 0.050% (6) Lipstick & lip balm: 0.030% (7) Eye make up products & Make up remover: 0.002% (8) Toothpaste: 2.520% (9) Mouthwash (except if used by children below 10): 0.600% (10) Mouth spray: 0.650% (11) Deo spray: 0.003% (12) Hair products (spray/aerosol): 0.009% (13) Body Lotion Spray: 0.040%. TBC The use of Methyl salicylate is expected to be restricted in the EU Cosmetics Regulation according to the above limits. | N/A | ||
| IFRA standards | N/A | IFRA Standards - 50th Amendment: the Standard prohibiting the use of Mintlactone (CAS 13341-72-5) as a fragrance ingredient has been published (single ingredient standard). Compliance deadlines: 30/08/2021 for new creations, 30/07/2022 for existing creations. | 30/08/2021 - 30/07/2022 | IFRA Standards – 50th Amendment | |
| IFRA standards | N/A | IFRA new Standards - 49th Amendment: (1) Standards prohibiting or restricting the use of ingredients (2) Standards introducing a specification on the use of a fragrance ingredient. Compliance deadlines: 10/05/2021 for new creations, 10/05/2022 for existing creations. | 10/05/2021 - 10/05/2022 | IFRA Standards – 49th Amendment | |
| Formaldehyde releasers | N/A | SCCS advice on formaldehyde releasers warning labelling May 2021: The Scientific Committee suggested that in order to protect the majority of consumers sensitised to formaldehyde the present threshold should be reduced to 0.001% (10 ppm). This threshold applies to the total free formaldehyde irrespective of whether a product contains one or more formaldehyde releaser(s). | N/A | ||
| 🇬🇧 ‼️ UK CLP Regulation | N/A | Cosmetic ingredients listed in the 15th ATP to the EU CLP Regulation will be banned in the UK by the end of 2022. Deadlines: October 15, 2022, for placing on the market, and December 15, 2022, for making available on the market. | 15/10/2022 | ||
| 🇬🇧 Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) 🇬🇧 | 69-26-4 | On July 5, 2021, DHA has been added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation. At present, DHA is not restricted in the UK but it has been identified as a priority substance to be evaluated by the UK Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products. CTPA has issued a call for interested addressed to the UK cosmetics industry. | N/A | ||
| ‼️Chloaratranol | 57074-21-2 | Chloratranol (fragrance ingredient) has been added to Annex II. From August 23, 2019, cosmetics containing Chloratranol shall not be placed on the EU market. From August 23, 2021 cosmetics containing Chloratranol shall not be made available on the EU market. | 23/08/2019 - 23/08/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ‼️Atranol | 526-37-4 | Atranol (fragrance ingredient) has been added to Annex II. From August 23, 2019, cosmetics containing Atranol shall not be placed on the EU market. From August 23, 2021 cosmetics containing Atranol shall not be made available on the EU market. | 23/08/2019 - 23/08/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ‼️HICC | 51414-25-6 / 31906-04-4 | HICC (Lyral, fragrance ingredient) has been added to Annex II. From August 23, 2019, cosmetics containing HICC shall not be placed on the EU market. From August 23, 2021 cosmetics containing HICC shall not be made available on the EU market. | 23/08/2019 - 23/08/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ‼️Paclobutrazol (ISO); (2RS,3RS)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl- 2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1- yl)pentan-3-ol | 76738-62-0 | Omnibus Act IV. Paclobutrazol (ISO); (2RS,3RS)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl- 2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1- yl)pentan-3-ol has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether; tetraglyme | 143-24-8 | Omnibus Act IV: added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Ipconazole (ISO); (1RS,2SR,5RS;1RS,2SR,5SR)-2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-5-isopropyl-1- (1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol | 125225-28-7 / 115580-69-6 / 115937-89-8 | Omnibus Act IV. Ipconazole (ISO); (1RS,2SR,5RS;1RS,2SR,5SR)-2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-5-isopropyl-1- (1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene; dibenzo[a,l]pyrene | 191-30-0 | Omnibus Act IV: added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Dioctyltin dilaurate; stannane, dioctyl-, bis (coco acyloxy) derivs | 3648-18-8 [1] / 91648- 39-4 [2] | Omnibus Act IV: added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Tris(2-methoxyethoxy) vinylsilane; 6-(2-methoxyethoxy)- 6-vinyl-2,5,7,10-tetraoxa-6-silaundecane | 1067-53-4 | Omnibus Act IV. It has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1) | 409-21-2 / 308076-74-6 | Omnibus Act IV. Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1) has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| EU Ecolabel | N/A | The Commission Decision (EU) 2021/1870 establishing the EU Ecolabel criteria for cosmetic products and animal care products repeals the Decision 2014/893/EU and set the criteria and related assessment and verification requirements that a product must meet to be awarded the EU Ecolabel. | N/A | New criteria for awarding the EU Ecolabel to cosmetic products | |
| ⚡ Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) | 85-91-6 | Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) added to Annex III. Its use is allowed: (1) Up to 0.1% in leave-on products (2) Up to 0.2% in rinse-off products. Moreover, (a) It cannot be used with nitrosating agents; (b) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg; (c) Keep in nitrite-free containers; (d) it cannot be used in leave-on sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural or artificial UV light. Deadlines: 21/08/2022 for placing on the market, 21/11/2022 for making available on the market. | 21/08/2022 - 21/11/2022 | Restrictions on the use of M-N-MA in cosmetics | |
| ‼️1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene | 533-73-3 | Prohibited when used as a substance in hair and eyelash dye products. Deadlines: September 3, 2021, for placing on the market; June 3, 2022 for making available on the market. | 03/09/2021 - 03/06/2022 | Substances banned in hair and eyelash dye products | |
| ‼️4-Amino-3-hydroxytoluene | 2835-98-5 | Prohibited when used as a substance in hair and eyelash dye products. Deadlines: September 3, 2021, for placing on the market; June 3, 2022 for making available on the market. | 03/09/2021 - 03/06/2022 | Substances banned in hair and eyelash dye products | |
| ‼️ 2-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)-amino]-benzoic acid | 117907-43-4 | Prohibited when used as a substance in hair and eyelash dye products. Deadlines: September 3, 2021, for placing on the market; June 3, 2022 for making available on the market. | 03/09/2021 - 03/06/2022 | Substances banned in hair and eyelash dye products | |
| ⚡ 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine 2-Methoxymethyl- p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate | 337906-36-2 337906-37-3 | Permitted as (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products --> After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8% (calculated as free base) (b) Products intended for coloring eye-lashes --> After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8% (calculated as free base) + For professional use only. For both cases (a) and (b), there are some additional label requirements. | |||
| ⚡Dimethylpiperazinium Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl | 1256553-33-9 | Permitted as hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products. As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % (calculated as free base). As of December 3, 2021 --> specific label requirements | 03/06/2021 - 03/12/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ⚡Methylimidazoliumpropyl p-phenylenediamine HCl | 220158-86-1 | Permitted as hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products. As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % (calculated as free base). As of December 3, 2021 --> specific label requirements | 03/06/2021 - 03/12/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ⚡HC Orange No 6 | 1449653-83-1 | Permitted as hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products up to a maximum concentration of 0.5%. Methanesulfonates impurities, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate shall not be present. | 03/06/2021 | ||
| ⚡Acid Orange 7 | 633-96-5 | Permitted as hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products up to a maximum concentration of 0.5%. | 03/06/2021 | ||
| ⚡Tetrabromophenol Blue | 4430-25-5 | Permitted as (a) hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products: after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% (calculated as free base) + specific label requirements; (b) hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products up to a maximum concentration of 0.2%. | 03/06/2021 - 03/12/2021 | Warning label requirements for certain Hair and Eyelash Dyes / Lyrial, Atranol and Chloroatranol totally prohibited in the EU | |
| ⚡Indigofera tinctoria | 84775-63-3 | Indigofera tinctoria leaf, leaf powder, leaf extract, extract --> Permitted as hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products up to a maximum concentration of 25%. | 03/06/2021 | ||
| ‼️2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol | 3296-90-0 | Omnibus Act IV. 2,2-bis(bromomethyl) propane-1,3-diol has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Diisooctyl phthalate | 27554-26-3 | Omnibus Act IV. Diisooctyl phthalate has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️2-methoxyethyl acrylate | 3121-61-7 | Omnibus Act IV. 2-methoxyethyl acrylate has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Flurochloridone (ISO); 3-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyrrolidin-2-one | 61213-25-0 | Omnibus Act IV. Flurochloridone (ISO); 3-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyrrolidin-2-one has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Flurochloridone (ISO); 3-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyrrolidin-2-one | 907204-31-3 | Omnibus Act IV. 3-(difluoromethyl)-1- methyl-N-(3',4',5'-trifluorobiphenyl-2-yl) pyrazole-4-carboxamide; fluxapyroxad has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide; methylolacrylamide | 924-42-5 | Omnibus Act IV. N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide; methylolacrylamide has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Iprovalicarb (ISO); isopropyl [(2S)-3- methyl-1-{[1-(4- methylphenyl)ethyl] amino}-1-oxobutan-2- yl]carbamate | 140923-17-7 | Omnibus Act IV. Iprovalicarb (ISO); isopropyl [(2S)-3- methyl-1-{[1-(4- methylphenyl)ethyl] amino}-1-oxobutan-2- yl]carbamate has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Dichlorodioctylstannane | 3542-36-7 | Omnibus Act IV. Dichlorodioctylstannane has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Mesotrione (ISO); 2-[4-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzoyl]-1,3-cyclohexanedione | 104206-82-8 | Omnibus Act IV. Mesotrione (ISO); 2-[4-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzoyl]-1,3-cyclohexanedione has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Hymexazol (ISO); 3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole | 10004-44-1 | Omnibus Act IV. Hymexazol (ISO); 3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️ Imiprothrin (ISO); reaction mass of: [2,4-dioxo-(2-propyn-1-yl) imidazolidin-3-yl]methyl(1R)-cis-chrysanthemate; [2,4-dioxo-(2-propyn-1-yl) imidazolidin-3-yl]methyl(1R)-trans-chrysanthemate | 72963-72-5 | Omnibus Act IV. Imiprothrin (ISO); reaction mass of: [2,4-dioxo-(2-propyn-1-yl) imidazolidin-3-yl] methyl(1R)-cis-chrysanthemate; [2,4-dioxo-(2-propyn-1-yl) imidazolidin-3-yl] methyl(1R)-trans-chrysanthemate has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide | 80-43-3 | Omnibus Act IV. Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. | 01/03/2022 | Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics | |
| ‼️Tetrafluoroethylene | 116-14-3 | Added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️DBMC | 119-47-1 | 6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol (DBMC) has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Pryofenone | 688046-61-9 | Pryofenone [(5-chloro-2-methoxy-4-methyl-3-pyridyl)(4,5,6-trimethoxy-o-tolyl)methanone] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Tolpyralate | 1101132-67-5 | Tolpyralate [(RS)-1-{1-ethyl-4-[4-mesyl-3-(2-methoxyethoxy)-o-toluoyl]pyrazol-5-yloxy}ethyl methyl carbonate] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Azamethiphos (ISO) | 35575-96-3 | Azamethiphos (ISO) [S-[(6-chloro-2-oxooxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-3(2H)-yl)methyl] O,O-dimethyl thiophosphate] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️3-methylpyrazole | 1453-58-3 | 3-methylpyrazole has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Pydiflumetofen | 1228284-64-7 | Pydiflumetofen has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 20 | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Sedaxane | 874967-67-6 | Sedaxane [N-{2-[[1,1'-bi(cyclopropyl)]-2-yl]phenyl}-3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️MIBK | 0108-10-1 | MIBK [4-methylpentan-2-one; isobutyl methyl ketone] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Dimethomorph (ISO) | 110488-70-5 | Dimethomorph (ISO) [(E,Z)-4-(3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acryloyl)morpholine] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Imazamox (ISO) | 114311-32-9 | Imazamox (ISO) [(RS)-2-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)-5-methoxymethylnicotinic acid] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Thiamethoxam (ISO) | 153719-23-4 | Thiamethoxam (ISO) [3-(2-chloro-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-5-methyl[1,3,5]oxadiazinan-4-ylidene-N-nitroamine ] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Triticonazole (ISO) | 138182-18-0 | Triticonazole (ISO) [(RS)-(E)-5-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-methyl)cyclopentanol] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Desmedipham (ISO) | 13684-56-5 | Desmedipham (ISO) [ethyl 3-phenylcarbamoyloxyphenylcarbamate] has been added to proposal of Omnibus V. Expected to be added to Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation and banned as of December 17, 2022. | 17/12/2022 | CMR substance | |
| ‼️Styrene / Acrylates copolymer (nano) | 9010-92-8 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Sodium Strylene / Acylates copolymer (nano) | 9010-92-8 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Copper (nano) | 7440-50-8 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Colloidal Copper (nano) | 7440-50-8 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Hydroxyapatite (nano) | 1306-06-5 / 12167-74-7 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Gold (nano) | 7440-57-5 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Colloidal Gold (nano) | 7440-57-5 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Gold Thioethylamino Hyaluronic Acid (nano) | 1360157-34-1 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Acetyl heptapeptide-9 Colloidal gold (nano) | - | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Platinum (nano) | 7440-06-4 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Colloidal Platinum (nano) | 7440-06-4 | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| ‼️Acetyl tetrapeptide-17 Colloidal Platinum (nano) | - | It will be banned in cosmetic products | N/A | 12 nano-ingredients to be banned in 2022 | nanomaterial |
| Kojic acid | 501-30-4 | In the Final Opinion, the SCCS concluded that the use of Kojic acid as a skin lightening agent in cosmetic products is safe up to a maximum concentration of 0.7% in the final product. | N/A | Recent update on Kojic Acid: the SCCS opinion | potential endocrine disruptor |