United Kingdom - The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023

Business description

​UK Department for Business and Trade announces the Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023.

These measures will amend the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as applicable in GB ("the Cosmetics Regulations") as they apply in [England, Wales and Scotland].

They will amend permitted levels of certain chemicals in the Cosmetics Regulations.

Amending the Cosmetics Regulations to permit the use of methyl-N-Methylanthranilate for use up to 0.1% for leave-on and 0.2% for rinse-off cosmetic products, and the use of HAA299 and HAA299 (nano) up to a level of 10%, excluding use in spray and/or aerosol products.

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Proposed date of adoption: July 6, 2023

Proposed date of entry into force:

1. methyl-N-Methylanthranilate – Placing on the market 06 July 2024 (12 months after adoption). Making available July 6, 2026 (36 months after adoption)

2. HAA299 and HAA299 (nano) - July 6, 2023​


Countries:
United Kingdom (UK)
Technical aspects:
Chemical
Business fields:
P.01 Softlines
Regions:
Europe

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