A new regulation has been published, amending the annexes to the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. Manufacturers and importers must verify product compositions, adapt formulations to the new requirements, and ensure compliance with the specified deadlines.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/909 of 27 April 2026 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council has been published in the Official Journal of the EU. The regulation covers changes in the use of the ingredients: Benzyl Salicylate, Triphenyl Phosphate, Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminum Silicate, Aluminum, water-soluble zinc salts, acetylated vetiver oil, Citral, HC Blue No. 18, HC Red No. 18, HC Yellow No. 16, Hydroxypropyl-p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt, and DHHB.
The regulation enters into force on May 18, 2026, and includes a transitional period until January 1, 2027, for placing on the market, and July 1, 2028, for making available on the market. Companies placing cosmetic products on the market must verify the presence of substances contained in their products, adapt their formulations to prohibitions and restrictions, and adhere to the deadlines for placing and making products available on the market.
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