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🚨 EU Cosmetics Regulation Draft Update | Key Changes to Restricted & Prohibited Substances On 8 July 2026, the European Commission published a draft amendment to the EU Cosmetics Regulation, introducing significant updates to the lists of prohibited and restricted substances. 📅 Public consultation closes: 6 September 2026 📅 Expected adoption: Q4 2026 Key proposed changes 🔹 Annex II – Prohibited Substances • Complete ban on mercury, with all previous exemptions removed.(PART Ⅰ. IN FOLLOWING PIC) • 16 additional substances proposed for prohibition, including(PART Ⅱ. IN FOLLOWING PIC): – Benzophenone-1 & Benzophenone-2 (UV filters) – Basic Brown 16 & Basic Blue 99 (hair dyes) – Prostaglandins – Ozone – Nitrous oxide – and others. 🔹 Annex III – Restricted Substances • Nano-hydroxyapatite: Restrictions significantly relaxed(PART Ⅲ. IN FOLLOWING PIC). – Toothpaste: maximum concentration increased from 10% → 29.5% – Mouthwash: maximum concentration increased from 0.465% → 10% – Particle morphology requirements updated accordingly. • CBD and BHA proposed as newly restricted ingredients(PART Ⅳ. IN FOLLOWING PIC). 🔹 Annex V – Preservatives(PART Ⅴ IN FOLLOWING PIC). • Existing Entry 12 will be divided into: – 12a: Propylparaben – 12b: Butylparaben • Additional restrictions proposed for butylparaben in products intended for children under 10 years of age. 🔹 Mercury-based preservatives(PART Ⅵ IN FOLLOWING PIC) • Thiomersal and phenylmercuric salts would be removed from Annex V, aligning with the proposed complete ban on mercury. 📌 Transitional Period For substances marked with (*) or (**): ✅ Products may no longer be placed on the EU market 12 months after the Regulation enters into force. ✅ Products already on the market may no longer be made available 24 months after entry into force. ⚠️ Please note: This is currently a draft proposal and has not yet been formally adopted. The final text may change following the public consultation. #EUCosmetics #CosmeticsRegulation #EU1223 #CosmeticCompliance #RegulatoryAffairs #ProductCompliance #CosmeticsIndustry #BeautyIndustry #IngredientCompliance #ChemicalRegulation #CosmeticSafety #RegulatoryUpdate #CBD #Hydroxyapatite #Mercury