Recent updates to EU cosmetics legislation further tighten the connection between chemical hazard classification and the use of substances in cosmetic products. The changes significantly expand restrictions on CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic) substances, reinforcing a stricter safety framework for the industry.
Regulation (EU) 2025/877
•Automatically bans CMR substances in cosmetics
•Adds more than 20 new CMR substances to Annex II (prohibited substances list)
•Moves several ingredients from allowed lists to banned status
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/78
•Applies from 1 May 2026
•Updates multiple annexes: Annex II, III, IV, and V
•Further aligns cosmetic rules with updated chemical hazard classifications
Manufacturers and importers should expect a more dynamic regulatory environment, where ingredient status can change based on updated hazard classifications. This increases the importance of continuous monitoring of formulation compliance and supply chain transparency.
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