Fragrance Allergens

Norway Consults On EU Cosmetics Regulation Amendments For Fragrances, Hair Dyes and Metals

Norway has launched a consultation to align national law with the EU's 'Omnibus II' cosmetics regulation, introducing new bans and restrictions for a wide range of ingredients by early 2027. Manufacturers must review formulations for fragrances, hair dyes, and metal salts to ensure compliance with category-specific limits and updated labeling requirements before the 2027/2028 market deadlines.

5 Apr 2026, 04:49hoering.mattilsynet.noNorwayEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

Great Britain HSE Agency Opinion Proposes GB MCL for Eugenol

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has proposed a mandatory classification for eugenol, aligning Great Britain with EU standards for acute toxicity, skin sensitisation, and respiratory effects. Companies should prepare for mandatory relabelling and safety data sheet updates, alongside reviewing workplace risk assessments under COSHH for products containing this widely used fragrance and biocidal ingredient.

3 Apr 2026, 17:57hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU SCCS Publishes Draft Agenda for 26 March 2026 Plenary on Cosmetic Ingredients and Nanomaterials

The EU SCCS will review final and preliminary opinions on key cosmetic ingredients, including Microsilver, BHA, and CBD, at its March 2026 plenary. These scientific assessments are the primary precursors to EU-wide regulatory restrictions, signaling potential reformulation requirements for impacted consumer products.

14 Mar 2026, 14:14health.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Denmark: Consumer Council Tænk Identifies Suspected Endocrine Disruptors in EU Lip Balms

A March 2026 report by Danish consumer group Tænk and CHEM Trust identified suspected endocrine disruptors and allergens in 25% of tested lip balms across the EU market. This high-profile scrutiny signals increasing pressure for stricter EU-wide restrictions on specific UV filters, siloxanes, and mineral oils in leave-on cosmetic products.

12 Mar 2026, 13:51taenk.dkEuropean UnionDenmark

Canada Health Canada Clarifies Optional Fragrance-Allergen Concentration Reporting on Cosmetic Notification Form

Health Canada will transition to optional concentration reporting for fragrance allergens in cosmetic notifications starting April 2026. While administrative burdens are reduced, companies must maintain rigorous internal tracking to meet ongoing labeling obligations and specific ingredient restrictions.

11 Mar 2026, 11:50laws-lois.justice.gc.caCanada

ECHA Publishes Assessment of Regulatory Needs for Dihydroxybenzenes and Derivatives

ECHA has identified 75 dihydroxybenzene-related substances for potential REACH restrictions and harmonized classifications, targeting chemicals widely used in cosmetics, detergents, and coatings. Businesses must monitor upcoming compliance checks and hazard assessments, as confirmed endocrine-disrupting or carcinogenic properties will likely lead to bans in consumer and professional applications.

10 Mar 2026, 13:40echa.europa.euEuropean Union

UK OPSS Recalls Rihanna Fragrances Sold by Savers Over Prohibited Allergens

The UK OPSS has issued a recall for specific Rihanna-branded fragrances found to contain prohibited allergens, including Lilial and HICC, in breach of the Cosmetics Regulation. This enforcement action signals a zero-tolerance approach to legacy ingredients and emphasizes the need for retailers and distributors to verify the compliance status of older inventory against current substance bans.

10 Mar 2026, 11:13gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK OPSS Withdraws Glow & Lovely Hydraglow Rose Enrich Serum Cream 50g Over Serious Chemical Risk (2511-0082d)

The UK OPSS has mandated the market withdrawal of Glow & Lovely Hydraglow Rose Enrich Serum Cream due to serious chemical risks from mislabeling and undisclosed fragrance allergens. This enforcement action underscores the critical importance of accurate ingredient disclosure and allergen labeling for market access in Great Britain under the Cosmetics Regulation.

9 Mar 2026, 18:18gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK OPSS Issues Product Safety Report on Glow & Lovely Serum Containing Banned Fragrance Lilial

The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards has enforced a market withdrawal of a cosmetic product containing the banned fragrance Lilial (BMHCA). This action signals sustained market surveillance against prohibited CMR substances, requiring manufacturers to ensure legacy formulations are fully purged from distribution channels.

9 Mar 2026, 18:18gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU ECHA RAC Adopts PFAS Restriction and New CLH/OEL Opinions (RAC-76 Minutes)

ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) finalized its opinion supporting a broad universal PFAS restriction and adopted stringent new harmonized classifications for several high-volume substances in March 2026. Companies must anticipate significant market access restrictions and prepare for updated labeling, safety data sheet (SDS), and workplace exposure requirements across diverse product categories.

9 Mar 2026, 16:40echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Adopts Regulation (EU) 2026/405 on Detergents and Surfactants

The EU has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/405, replacing the 2004 Detergents Regulation with modernized rules on biodegradability, safety, and digitalization effective September 2029. Strategic planning must account for phased biodegradability mandates for polymers and organic ingredients, alongside the mandatory rollout of Digital Product Passports and stricter microbial safety standards.

6 Mar 2026, 19:51eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Draft Commission Regulation Amending Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 on Specific Ingredients (D110957/01, 2026/2559(RPS))

The European Parliament is reviewing a draft regulation to amend the Cosmetics Regulation, targeting 12 substances including Benzyl Salicylate, Aluminium, and Triphenyl Phosphate. Businesses must prepare for imminent changes to ingredient concentration limits and usage restrictions following the April 2026 scrutiny deadline.

26 Feb 2026, 13:05europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Registers Imports of Benzyl Alcohol From China for Possible Anti-Dumping Duties Under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/362

The EU has mandated the registration of benzyl alcohol imports from China as of February 19, 2026, under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/362. This measure enables the retroactive application of anti-dumping duties, creating significant financial and supply chain risks for manufacturers in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and coatings sectors.

20 Feb 2026, 16:32eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Belgium Submits CLH Intention for Benzyl Benzoate (Skin Sens. 1B Proposed)

Belgium has proposed updating the harmonised classification of Benzyl benzoate under the EU CLP Regulation to include Skin Sensitisation (Category 1B). This change will necessitate mandatory labeling updates and may trigger formulation reviews for manufacturers of cosmetics, detergents, and fragranced consumer products.

30 Jan 2026, 16:49echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Kyrgyz Republic Notifies Draft Amendments To EAEU Cosmetics Safety Technical Regulation (TR CU 009/2011)

The EAEU has notified draft amendments to the cosmetics safety regulation (TR CU 009/2011) to update prohibited substances and restricted ingredient limits. Impacted businesses should audit formulations for newly restricted PFAS, bisphenols, and fragrance allergens, while preparing for updated concentration limits on retinol and preservatives.

Consumer Council Tænk Identifies Problematic Chemicals In Cosmetic Facial Masks

Danish Consumer Council testing reveals that nearly one-third of surveyed facial masks contain PFAS, suspected endocrine disruptors, or allergens. Manufacturers face heightened reputational and market-access risks in Denmark as NGO scrutiny intensifies on cosmetic ingredients, particularly those marketed to children.

23 Jan 2026, 10:57taenk.dkDenmark

Australia (AICIS) Consults On 2026 Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines (Closes 28 January 2026)

Australia's AICIS is consulting on significant updates to the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, including adding 294 substances to the high-hazard list, effective September 2026. These changes will restrict eligibility for 'exempted' or 'reported' categories for many substances, requiring businesses to reassess introduction pathways and compliance data for affected chemicals.

22 Jan 2026, 10:56industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Great Britain OPSS Recalls Hello by Lionel Richie and Hot by Benetton Fragrances Over Prohibited Lilial

UK authorities have escalated enforcement to a full recall for specific fragrances containing prohibited Lilial (butylphenyl methylpropional). This underscores the strict enforcement of CMR substance bans in cosmetics, necessitating robust inventory audits and immediate withdrawal of non-compliant stock.

20 Jan 2026, 08:34gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Israel Consults On Draft Pharmacists Notice Aligning Cosmetic Ingredient Limits With Forthcoming EU CMR Amendment

Israel is consulting on aligning national cosmetics standards with upcoming EU CMR amendments, proposing new bans and restrictions on ingredients like triphenyl phosphate and fragrance allergens. Businesses must prepare for phased compliance deadlines through 2028, necessitating portfolio audits and labeling updates to ensure continued access to the Israeli market.

20 Jan 2026, 08:30moj.file.force.comIsrael

EU SCCS Mandate On Aggregate Exposure To Salicylic Acid From Salicylic Esters In Cosmetics

The EU SCCS is assessing aggregate consumer exposure to salicylic acid from salicylic esters in cosmetics, with a final opinion due by early 2026. This review may lead to stricter concentration limits or new restrictions for salicylates used as UV filters, fragrances, and emollients to manage cumulative safety risks.

16 Jan 2026, 09:11health.ec.europa.euEuropean Union