Cosmetics · 2026-04-28 · 3 added, 0 removed
Cosmetics update: 2026-04-28
Detected by our Compliance Monitor on 2026-09-16. Entries tracked under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex II/III amendments (CosIng) at this revision: 0.
+ Added (3)
- Citral (including Geranial and Neral) · newly restricted in Annex III with product-category-specific maximum concentrations, including leave-on and rinse-off uses relevant to creams, balms, cleansers and aftercare products
- Benzyl Salicylate · newly restricted in Annex III with product-category-specific maximum concentrations relevant to fragranced aftercare products and soaps/cleansers
- Triphenyl Phosphate · newly prohibited in Annex II; not suitable for tattoo or piercing aftercare products
What this means for studios
When an ingredient enters Annex II it becomes prohibited in cosmetic products sold in the EU, and Annex III entries carry concentration or use restrictions. Aftercare creams, balms, soaps and lubricants you stock or recommend must comply from the transition date in the amending regulation. Compare the INCI list on your aftercare products against the entries above, and ask the manufacturer for written confirmation that current batches are reformulated where needed.
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