Silver and its Compounds

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 Issues Non-Approval Decisions For Biocidal Active Substances Under GB BPR

GB ministers have confirmed the non-approval of several biocidal active substances, including DBNPA and silver nitrate, effective April 1, 2026. Businesses must phase out treated articles by September 2026 and remove biocidal products from the market by April 2027 to avoid enforcement action.

1 Apr 2026, 18:47hse.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

Czechia Notifies Draft Pharmacopoeial Monograph for Argenti Diacetyltannatis Albuminati Eye Drops

Czechia has notified the EU of a draft pharmacopoeial monograph for silver-based eye drops, setting new quality and composition standards for adoption in mid-2026. Impacted manufacturers must review production and testing protocols against these specific assay and purity limits to ensure continued compliance and product safety.

12 Mar 2026, 11:28technical-regulation-information-system.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionCzechia

EU ECHA Updates Article 94 Treated Articles Active Substance List (20 February 2026)

ECHA has updated the authorized active substance list for treated articles under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) as of February 2026. Immediate supply chain verification is required to ensure product compliance and manage the 180-day sell-out window for any newly non-approved substances.

27 Feb 2026, 16:31echa.europa.euEuropean Union

GB BPR Open Invitation For Silver Phosphoborate Glass (PT2, PT7, PT9) – Notification Deadline 18 February 2027

UK HSE has set a February 18, 2027, deadline for stakeholders to notify support for silver phosphoborate glass (PT2, 7, 9) under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation. Failure to secure a participant will result in a total GB market ban for the substance and all treated articles, necessitating urgent supply chain risk assessments.

27 Feb 2026, 16:13content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

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

The Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Great Britain has prohibited 13 CMR substances and restricted hexyl salicylate in cosmetics, with phased compliance deadlines starting August 2026. Businesses must execute formulation audits and inventory phase-outs now to navigate tight sell-through windows and maintain compliance for sensitive product categories.

12 Feb 2026, 14:45legislation.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU SCCS Working Group Reviews Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Minutes, 22–23 January 2026)

The SCCS has advanced safety reviews for CBD, BHA, and nanomaterials, while confirming that Omnibus VIII CMR restrictions will apply from May 1, 2026. Businesses must finalize phase-out plans for newly prohibited substances like hexyl salicylate and silver while monitoring ongoing assessments that will shape future formulation limits.

3 Feb 2026, 15:06health.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Notification Deadline and Open Invitation for Silver Phosphoborate Glass under BPR

ECHA has issued an open invitation for notifications to support silver phosphoborate glass (PT 2, 7, 9) following the withdrawal of all current participants from the BPR review program. Companies using this substance in disinfectants or coatings must ensure a compliant notification is submitted by January 2027 to prevent market withdrawal and supply chain disruption.

30 Jan 2026, 09:54echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Brazil (Anvisa) Prohibits Irregular Supplements and Natural Products

Brazil’s Anvisa has issued immediate recalls and marketing bans for several supplements and food-related products containing unauthorized constituents, including nano silver and plastic polymers. This enforcement highlights intensified scrutiny on ingredient authorization and health claims, signaling a low tolerance for non-compliant "natural" or "nano" products in the Brazilian market.

22 Jan 2026, 16:09gov.brBrazil

Switzerland Updates Cosmetics CMR Controls For Silver, Hexyl Salicylate And Other Substances (Omnibus VIII)

EU and Swiss authorities are implementing new bans and restrictions on CMR substances in cosmetics, including silver and hexyl salicylate, effective May 1, 2026. Companies must audit formulations and supply chains immediately to ensure compliance or phase out restricted ingredients before the market access deadline.

22 Jan 2026, 09:13eur-lex.europa.euSwitzerlandEuropean Union

ECHA Updates BPR Treated Articles Article 94 List With New Hydrogen Peroxide And TCDO AS-PT Combinations

ECHA has updated the BPR Article 94 list for treated articles, adding new notifications for hydrogen peroxide and chlorine dioxide and clarifying phase-out dates for rejected substances. Manufacturers should audit biocidal treatments in their products to ensure alignment with upcoming 2026-2027 dossier deadlines and avoid market access disruptions for withdrawn combinations.

19 Jan 2026, 10:15echa.europa.euEuropean Union

England Environment Agency Issues RPS 360 On Recovering Silver From Waste Developer And Fixer Solutions

The Environment Agency has issued RPS 360, allowing silver recovery from photographic and X-ray waste solutions without an environmental permit if specific operational conditions are met. This provides immediate regulatory relief for small-scale recovery operations while signaling a transition toward stricter, formalized waste exemptions that may reduce future throughput allowances.

15 Jan 2026, 06:05gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU Commission Adopts Regulation 2026/78 Amending Cosmetics Regulation on CMR Substances

The EU has finalized new restrictions and prohibitions for CMR substances in cosmetics, including silver and hexyl salicylate, with compliance required by May 1, 2026. Companies must immediately assess formulations and labeling for impacted ingredients to avoid market withdrawal, especially for sensitive categories like children’s and oral care.

13 Jan 2026, 13:16eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Japan Environment Ministry Committee Endorses Revisions To Drinking Water Inspection Methods, Including PFOS/PFOA Testing

Japan's Ministry of the Environment has endorsed updated drinking water inspection methods and materials-testing requirements following a late 2025 consultation. Manufacturers of water-supply equipment and testing labs must prepare for new analytical standards, particularly for PFAS and metals, which will dictate future compliance and market access.

11 Jan 2026, 07:00env.go.jpJapan

England Environment Agency Withdraws Low Risk Waste Position LRWP 5 For Solid Waste Wax

The Environment Agency has withdrawn the low risk waste position (LRWP 5) for storing and treating solid waste wax, effective January 2026. Operators previously relying on this exemption must now secure formal environmental permits or alternative authorizations to maintain compliance for wax waste activities.

6 Jan 2026, 10:44gov.ukUnited Kingdom

New York Assembly Introduces Bill To Study Solid Antimicrobial Materials For Public Building Touch Surfaces

New York has introduced legislation to study the use of solid antimicrobial materials, such as copper and silver, for touch surfaces in public buildings. The study's findings will likely drive future state procurement standards and material specifications, signaling a potential shift toward antimicrobial requirements in public infrastructure.

23 Dec 2025, 16:11assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

United Kingdom Notifies Draft Non-Approval of Review Programme Biocidal Active Substances Under GB BPR

The UK has notified draft non-approvals for several biocidal active substances under GB BPR, including silver nitrate and chrysanthemum extract, effective April 2026. Impacted businesses must identify affected disinfectants, insecticides, and treated articles to coordinate substitution or market withdrawal before the 2027 deadlines.

23 Dec 2025, 11:48epingalert.orgUnited Kingdom

EU SCCS Issues Preliminary Advice on Safe Concentration Limits for Silver in Cosmetics

The EU SCCS has published preliminary advice establishing safe concentration limits for micron-sized silver in cosmetics, with a consultation period open until February 2026. This finding mitigates immediate CMR-related restriction risks for most applications but necessitates formulation reviews to ensure compliance with proposed limits and the exclusion of propellant sprays.

18 Dec 2025, 19:41health.ec.europa.euEuropean Union