France Proposes EU-Wide Restriction on Octocrylene in Cosmetics
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has submitted a dossier to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH Regulation, proposing a significant restriction on the use of octocrylene in cosmetic products. Octocrylene is a commonly used UV filter, photostabiliser, and UV absorber, frequently found in sunscreens, color cosmetics, […]
EU Amends Cosmetics Regulation on Substances with Potential Endocrine-Disrupting Properties
The European Commission has amended Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 regarding the use of several cosmetic ingredients with potential endocrine-disrupting properties. The updates affect Annexes II, III, V, and VI and introduce new restrictions and prohibitions on specific substances. Annex II (Prohibited Substances) 3-(4′-methylbenzylidene)-camphor [INCI: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor] From 1st May 2025: Products containing this substance shall not […]
Belgium and France: Updates on Belgian Decrees and French Pharmacopoeia
Belgium: Royal Decrees on Nutrients, Substances, and Plants In January 2025, the Belgian authorities published a Royal Decree amending three existing decrees related to nutrients, non-nutrient substances, and plant preparations. This update refines the general provisions and notification procedures. While the lists of authorised or prohibited ingredients remain unchanged, key procedural updates were introduced. The […]
