08 April 2024
Chemicals compliance
On 1 April 2024, The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2024 were published in the UK, amending Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulations by placing new restrictions on the substance Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) - CAS 128-37-0.
The amendment provides the following concentration limits for the ingredient
- up to 0.1% in toothpastes;
- up to 0.001% in mouthwashes and leave-on oral care products;
- up to 0.8% in other leave-on and rinse-off products
The restriction follows the provisions also in the EU with the exception of leave-on oral care products: for this type of formulation, a maximum use of 0.8% is permitted in the EU.
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04 April 2024
Chemicals compliance
On 3 April 2024, Regulation 2024/996 amending Annexes II, III, V and VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 was published. Below is the list of the amendments: Annex II (prohibited substances): the substance...
18 March 2024
Chemicals compliance
On 15 March 2024, Regulation 2024/858 was published, amending Annexes II and III of Regulation 1223/2009 with regard to certain nanomaterials. The following have been added to Annex II (and are therefore...