New Statutory Instrument published – UK

New Statutory Instrument published – UK

On 9th of February 2026, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a new Statutory Instrument updating the UK Cosmetics Regulation. The amendment adds nitrous oxide, ozone, N,N’-methylenediacrylamide, and certain forms of silver to Annex II...
8th CMR Omnibus published

8th CMR Omnibus published

Summary: The 22nd ATP to the EU CLP came into effect following the 8th CMR Omnibus publication on 13th of January 2026. It updates Annexes II–V, covering prohibited and restricted substances, colorants, and preservatives in cosmetics. The off-shelf deadline for...
New Statutory Instrument published – UK

Hexyl Salicylate – SAG-CS Opinion

SummaryHexyl Salicylate has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic products for adults and for children aged three years and above, with appropriate limits applied depending on product type, including leave-on, rinse-off, oral care, and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances....
8th CMR Omnibus published

Draft Notified to WTO of CMR 8th Omnibus

SummarySubstance: Sodium perborate, sodium peroxometaborate, Silver (nano), Silver (powder), Hexyl salicylate, O-phenylphenol, Sodium o-phenylphenateEffected Products: Sodium perborate, sodium peroxometaborate, Silver (nano) – all cosmetic productsSilver...