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Regulation (EU) 2024/996 amending the Regulation on cosmetic products, restrictions on certain substances
From 1 February 2025, cosmetic products containing one or more of these substances that do not comply with the conditions may no longer be placed on the Union market.
Regulation (EU) 2024/996 amending the Regulation on cosmetic products, restrictions on certain preservatives
The use of the preservatives triclocarban and triclosan will be further restricted with effect from 31 December 2024
Regulation (EU) 2024/996 amending the regulation on cosmetic products, prohibition of a UV filter
The use of 4-methylbenzylidene camphor in cosmetic products will be banned with effect from 1 May 2025.
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/994 laying down operational details of the established EPREL database
Guidelines and instructions for registration in the European Product Database for Energy Labelling (EPREL) are to be made available online and a helpdesk set up.
Green claims almost completely banned
Sustainability labels that are not based on a certification system or have not been established by government bodies are prohibited.
Announcement of restrictions and bans on certain nanomaterials in cosmetic products
Cosmetic products may not contain certain nanomaterials, including styrene/acrylates copolymer (nano) and sodium styrene/acrylates copolymer (nano).
