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Cosmetics and personal care products

This topic includes product-specific information on the following product groups:

Cosmetics, body care products, feminine hygiene, nappies, toothbrushes

This topic deals with the labelling and safety of cosmetic products. More than two thousand substances are regulated in cosmetics law: they are either prohibited or restricted. This topic provides information on changes to legal requirements, such as bans and restrictions on ingredients.
In addition to cosmetic products, the topic also deals with hygiene products, such as tampons and nappies as well as consumer goods that are used together with cosmetic products, e.g. toothbrushes.

Fact sheets

25.02.2025

Cosmetics and personal care products

Fact sheets

Substance bans in cosmetics law

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Articles

ALS statement in the field of cosmetics

The sell-off period for cosmetic products containing 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is ending soon

Adjustment of the EU Cosmetics Regulation to the 22nd ATP

Amendment to the Consumer Goods Regulation and the Cosmetics Regulation

Amendment of the VKos regarding the exemption for furocoumarins

Correction of certain entries of allergenic fragrance substances in the EU Cosmetics Regulation

Borderline manual for Cosmetic Products Updated

Correction of the entry for BHT in Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation

Correction of the term "ingredients" in the EU Cosmetics Regulation in some language versions

Exception to the Cassis de Dijon principle for furocoumarins in cosmetics to apply soon

Correction of the Regulation on Articles for Human Contact regarding tattoo inks and permanent make-up colours

Prohibition on the provision of cosmetic products containing certain nanomaterials to come into force soon

The transition period for new ingredients from Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation is ending

Amendment of the Cosmetics Regulation regarding substance restrictions planned

Update of the glossary of common ingredient names published

Planned simplification of the EU Cosmetics Regulation

Bans and restrictions on CMR substances planned in cosmetics legislation

Amendment to Annex II of the Cosmetics Regulation regarding CMR substances

New common glossary with INCI terms planned

Sale period for cosmetic products with homosalate ends soon

Borderline products guide on cosmetic products updated

Ban on 4-methylbenzylidene camphor to come into force soon

Extension of the validity period for the EU Ecolabel for graphic and tissue paper

EFfCI and Cosmetics Europe guidelines on the restriction of microplastics in cosmetic products

Ban on the marketing of cosmetic products containing certain nanomaterials will soon come into force

Restrictions on cosmetic products with certain ingredients will soon come into force

New regulations for jewellery and tattoo inks will soon come into force

Ban on the placement on the market of cosmetic products containing homosalates will soon come into force

Further restrictions on preservatives in cosmetic products will soon enter into force

Transitional period for products treated as medical devices ends soon

Fact sheet on the classification of essential oils published

Berichtigung der Verordnung über Nanomaterialien in kosmetischen Mitteln

Ban on further substances in cosmetic products planned

Transitional period for the EU Ecolabel for absorbent hygiene products expires

Transitional period for cosmetics with formaldehyde releasers ends soon

Amendment of the Cosmetics Regulation regarding substance restrictions

Amendment of Annexes II and III of the Cosmetics Regulation regarding nanomaterials

Amendment of the VIPaV as part of Stretto 4

Amendment to the Regulation on articles for human contact

Guideline on the classification of products equivalent to medical devices

Amendment to Codex chapter B 33 Cosmetic products

Sales period for cosmetic products with certain ingredients ends soon

EU Ecolabel for hygiene products updated

Prohibition on microplastics according to the REACH Regulation

Devices equivalent to medical devices: guidance on the application of the transitional provisions

ALS opinion on essential oils

Amendment of the EU Ecolabel requirements for cosmetic products and animal care products

Labelling obligation for allergenic fragrances in cosmetic products to be extended

Inclusion of the ban on CMR substances in the Cosmetics Regulation

Formal amendments to the Codex Section on cosmetic products

Adaptation of the transitional provisions for products assimilated to medical devices

Permission to sell cosmetic products with regulated UV filters to end soon

SCCS opinions on cosmetic ingredients

Draft for the inclusion of further allergenic fragrances

Transitional period for new ingredients from Annex II to the EU Cosmetics Regulation expires soon

Reclassification of medical devices without an intended medical purpose

Common specifications for medical devices without an intended medical purpose

Updated glossary of the common designations used in the EU Cosmetics Regulation will soon be obligatory to use

Transitional period for the new list of cosmetic ingredients ends soon

Amendment to Annexes III & VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation

Further restrictions for UV filters in cosmetic products shall enter into force soon

Inclusion of substances in the Annexes II, III & V to the regulation on cosmetic products

Amendment to the regulation on cosmetic products – new list of ingredients

Restriction of microplastics in various product groups planned

Imminent ban on the sale of cosmetic products with methyl-N-methylanthranilate

Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on cosmetic products

Extension of the Ecolabel validity periods

Reduction of the threshold for the labelling obligation of formaldehyde separators

Extended restriction on the use of UV filters in cosmetic products

CJEU judgment on the burden of proof of the authorities for cosmetics that can be mistaken for food

Restriction of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products is valid

Updating the glossary of common ingredient names

Legal classification of hydroalcoholic hand gel published

Restriction of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products

Restriction on Dihydroxyacetone