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Verkehrsverbot für 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor tritt demnächst in Kraft

Translation coming soon Mit dem unten referenzierten Beitrag berichteten wir über Beschränkungen und Verbote von bestimmten Inhaltsstoffen in kosmetischen Mitteln. Unter anderem wurde 4...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
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EFfCI and Cosmetics Europe guidelines on the restriction of microplastics in cosmetic products

The EFfCI (European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) and Cosmetics Europe (CE) have jointly published guidelines to the restrictions on microplastics under the REACH Regulation. This is already...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

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

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the amendment to Annexes III and VI of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The amendment concerns the prohibition or restriction of certain...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
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Restrictions on cosmetic products with certain ingredients will soon come into force

In the article referenced below, we reported on restrictions and bans on certain ingredients in cosmetic products. Arbutin, alpha-arbutin, kijic acid, daidzein and genistein have been included in...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
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New regulations for jewellery and tattoo inks will soon come into force

We reported in the article referenced below that the Regulation on Articles for Human Contact was amended as part of Stretto 4. In addition to clarifying how the limit values for lead and cadmium are...

Schweiz (CH)
Reminder

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

In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of Annexes III and VI of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The amendment restricted further ingredients in cosmetic products. The maximum...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Reminder

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

In the article referenced below, we reported on restrictions and bans on certain ingredients in cosmetic products. The requirements for triclocarban and triclosan as preservatives in Annex V have been...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
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Transitional period for products treated as medical devices ends soon

In the articles referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of common specifications for product groups treated as medical devices without a medical purpose in accordance with Annex XVI of...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Fact sheet on the classification of essential oils published

Essential oils are used in many different products. Depending on the area of application, they are subject to different legal regulations. The newly published fact sheet "Classification of essential...

Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Berichtigung der Verordnung über Nanomaterialien in kosmetischen Mitteln

In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The amendment added some nanomaterials to Annex II, which lists prohibited...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Ban on further substances in cosmetic products planned

In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of Regulation 2024/197, with which new substances were included and classified in Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation). These...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
(Legal) draft

Transitional period for the EU Ecolabel for absorbent hygiene products expires

We reported on the updated criteria for awarding the EU Ecolabel for absorbent hygiene products and reusable menstrual cups in the article referenced below. EU Ecolabels assessed on the basis of an...

Europäische Union (EU)
Reminder

Transitional period for cosmetics with formaldehyde releasers ends soon

In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of Annex V of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. As a result of the amendment, the maximum level for formaldehyde from...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
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Amendment of the Cosmetics Regulation regarding substance restrictions

The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annexes II, III, V and VI will now be amended and some substances will...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Transitional period for products treated as medical devices ends soon

In the articles referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of common specifications for product groups treated as medical devices without a medical purpose in accordance with Annex XVI of...

Europäische Union (EU)
Reminder

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

Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation) specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. The annexes of the Regulation list prohibited and restricted...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Amendment of the VIPaV as part of Stretto 4

As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...

Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Amendment to the Regulation on articles for human contact

As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...

Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Guideline on the classification of products equivalent to medical devices

Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) governs the placement and provision on the market of medical devices intended for human use and their accessories. Annex XVI of the MDR contains the...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

Amendment to Codex chapter B 33 Cosmetic products

The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...

Österreich (AT)
Infoletter

Sales period for cosmetic products with certain ingredients ends soon

In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of Annexes III and VI of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The amendment restricted further ingredients in cosmetic products. Maximum...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Reminder

EU Ecolabel for hygiene products updated

The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Criteria are defined for the Ecolabel for various product groups. The EU Ecolabel...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

Prohibition on microplastics according to the REACH Regulation

Synthetic polymer microparticles, also called microplastics, enter the environment in different ways. A large part is produced by the degradation of larger plastic parts, another part by the direct...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

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

Medical device legislation in the EU was comprehensively revised with the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745. With Regulation (EU) 2022/2346, joint specifications (GS) were issued for the first...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

ALS opinion on essential oils

Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...

Deutschland (DE)
Infoletter

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

The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Annexes I and II of the criteria for cosmetic products and animal care products are...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

Labelling obligation for allergenic fragrances in cosmetic products to be extended

Fragrances that can trigger allergies must be labelled by name in cosmetic products and cannot be indicated as "perfume". Regulation (G) 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation) is now being amended with...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Inclusion of the ban on CMR substances in the Cosmetics Regulation

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) classifies substances as carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction, inter alia. In accordance with Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (Cosmetics...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Formal amendments to the Codex Section on cosmetic products

The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...

Österreich (AT)
Infoletter

Adaptation of the transitional provisions for products assimilated to medical devices

Common specifications (CS) for products assimilated to medical devices without an intended medical purpose were adopted for the first time with Regulation (EU) 2022/2346. These CS are valid from 22...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

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

We reported on the restriction of several UV filters in cosmetic products in referenced article below. Cosmetic products containing octocrylene or benzophenone-3 that do not comply with the new...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Reminder

SCCS opinions on cosmetic ingredients

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety - SCCS is responsible for classifying ingredients in cosmetics and their effects on human health. The SCCS has published two opinions on hydroxyapatite in...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

Draft for the inclusion of further allergenic fragrances

24 allergenic fragrances must currently be labelled by name in the list of ingredients in cosmetic products, depending on their concentration and the intended use of the cosmetics. A draft regulation...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
(Legal) draft

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

We reported on the change to Annexes III and IV to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in referenced article. Butylhydroxytoluene (CAS No 128-37-0) and Acid Yellow 3 (CAS No 8004-92- 0) were...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Reminder

Reclassification of medical devices without an intended medical purpose

Regulation (EU) 2017/745 contains the fundamental requirements for medical devices This Regulation equates certain products to medical devices that have similar functions and risks to medical devices...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

Common specifications for medical devices without an intended medical purpose

Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) contains the fundamental requirements for medical devices This Regulation equates certain products to medical devices that have similar functions and risks to medical...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

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

We reported on the update to the glossary of designations that are mandatory for labelling according to the EU Cosmetics Regulation in the article referenced below. Cosmetic ingredients may be...

Europäische Union (EU)
Reminder

Transitional period for the new list of cosmetic ingredients ends soon

The EDI Regulation on cosmetic products (VKos) governs the labelling of cosmetic products, among other things. We reported on the change to the VKos in the article referenced below The VKos has so far...

Schweiz (CH)
Reminder

Amendment to Annexes III & VI to the EU Cosmetics Regulation

The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex III to the Regulation lists substances subject to restricted use...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

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

We reported on the restriction of several UV filters in cosmetic products in the article referenced below. The following substances are already in Annex IV and were restricted even more: 2-Hydroxy-4...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Reminder

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

The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. The annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 contains regulations for...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

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

The EDI Regulation on cosmetic products (VKos) governs the labelling of cosmetic products, among other things. All ingredients of a cosmetic product must be added to the packaging under the term...

Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

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

In the article referenced below, we informed you of the ban on the use of methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA), CAS No 85-91-6, in sunscreen products and "leave-on" products (products which are left...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
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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

Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...

Deutschland (DE)
Infoletter

Reduction of the threshold for the labelling obligation of formaldehyde separators

The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex II lists all substances prohibited in cosmetic products...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Extended restriction on the use of UV filters in cosmetic products

The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex VI lists the UV filters allowed in cosmetic products. In some...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

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

Directive 87/357/EC requires the Member States to prohibit products on the market, the actual nature of which is not evident and which put the consumer's health at risk as a result. This refers to...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Restriction of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products is valid

We informed you of the inclusion of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA), CAS No 85-91-6 in Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation in the article referenced below. The use of M-N-MA is therefore...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Reminder

Updating the glossary of common ingredient names

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 governs the labelling of cosmetic products, among other things. The mandatory information includes the ingredients list. The ingredients must be specified...

Europäische Union (EU)
Infoletter

Legal classification of hydroalcoholic hand gel published

As part of the combating of coronavirus (COVID-19) over the last couple of years there has been an enormous increase in the use of hydroalcoholic hand gels. Up to now this has been a product in a...

Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Restriction of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products

The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 specifies requirements relating to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products. Annex III lists the substances that may be contained in cosmetic...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
Infoletter

Restriction on Dihydroxyacetone

We informed you about the inclusion of 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone (INCI designation: Dihydroxyacetone) in Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 in the articles referenced below. Annex...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
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Amendment of Codex Section B36 relating to consumer goods for day-to-day use

The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...

Österreich (AT)
Infoletter

New criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for cosmetics and animal care products

The EU Ecolabel may be awarded to products which have a lower environmental impact during their entire life cycle. Decision 2014/893/EU defines criteria for the award of the Ecolabel for rinse-off...

Europäische Union (EU)
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Corrigendum to the transitional periods for the restriction of dihydroxyacetone

In the article referenced below, we notified you of new restrictions for dihydroxyacetone as a hair colourant in non-oxidative hair dye products and in self-tanning products. The transitional periods...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
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Ban on deoxyarbutin and restriction on Dihydroxyacetone in cosmetics

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 governs the making available on the market of cosmetic products. This also includes their composition and labelling. Annex II lists all substances prohibited...

Europäische Union (EU)
Schweiz (CH)
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Establishing a glossary of common ingredient names

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 governs the provision of cosmetic products on the market. Article 33 of the Cosmetics Regulation requires the Commission to prepare a glossary of common...

Europäische Union (EU)
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