On 15 September 2022, the European Commission notified the WTO of a new amendment to the Cosmetic Regulation. The publication is amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council as regards the labeling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products.
According to the proposed regulation, if a cosmetic product contains these additional fragrance allergens in concentrations more than 0.001% for leave-on products and 0.01% for wash-off products, they must be listed on the product’s packaging. The names of those substances also get minor changes and simplifications.
The SCCS has identified 56 additional fragrance allergens, which have clearly caused allergies in humans and which have currently no requirement for labeling.
These fragrance allergens will be introduced in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
- The European Commission will publish the amendment first quarter of 2023.
- Only compliant cosmetic products shall be placed on the Union market, 3 years after the entry into force of this Regulation.
- Only compliant cosmetic products shall be made available on the Union market, 5 years after the entry into force of this Regulation.
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