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EU plans to amend the EU Cosmetics Regulation, involving Annex II, III and V.

On April 24 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1685/25) on Cannabidiol (CBD) (CAS No. 13956-29- 1).

On April 16, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1682/25) on Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) (CAS No. 25013-16-5). Compared to the preliminary opinion issued on 17 November 2025, the final opinion has maintained the same.

On January 10, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued the final opinion on hair dye Basic Brown 16 (C009) (CAS No. 26381-41-9) (SCCS/1684/25) and Basic Blue 99 (C059) (CAS No. 68123-13-7)(SCCS/1683/25). This final opinion aligns with the scientific opinion published on November 17, 2025.

On January 13, 2026, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2026/78, introducing amendments and updates to the requirements for the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic (CMR) substances in cosmetics. The regulation modifies Annexes II, III, IV, and V of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

France will implement a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, import, export, and sale of cosmetics containing PFAS, effective January 1, 2026. France's PFAS ban underscores its leadership in proactive environmental legislation. As the EU considers bloc-wide PFAS restrictions, France’s pioneering move may accelerate chemical regulation reforms across Europe. With the first bans taking effect in 2026, the global chemical industry faces transformative challenges in developing safer alternatives and adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes.

On 19 November 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1686/25) open for comments on the safety of Thiomersal (CAS No 54-64-8) and Phenylmercuric salts (CAS No 62-38-4, 94-43-9) as preservatives in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments is set for 21 January, 2026.

On 19 November 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1685/25) open for comments on Cannabidiol (CBD) (CAS No. 13956-29- 1). The deadline for comments is set for 21 January, 2026.

On November 17, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued scientific advice open for comment on hair dye Basic Brown 16 (C009) (SCCS/1684/25) and Basic blue 99 (C059) (SCCS/1683/25). The deadline for comments is set for January 19, 2026.

On 17 November 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1682/25) on Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) (CAS No. 25013-16-5). The deadline for comments is set for 19 January, 2026.