Cosmetics · 2026-08-15 · 2 added, 1 removed
Cosmetics update: 2026-08-15
Detected by our Compliance Monitor on 2026-08-16. Entries tracked under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex II/III amendments (CosIng) at this revision: 0.
+ Added (2)
- hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (hexyl salicylate) · newly restricted in Annex III by Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/109, with product-specific limits and conditions; relevant to fragranced aftercare products
- silver (powder) · newly restricted in Annex III by Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/78 / Omnibus VIII, with strict concentration and product-type limits; relevant to some piercing-care and antiseptic-type products
− Removed (1)
- perboric acid and its salts (perborate derivatives) · Annex II entries 1398 and 1399 were deleted because perborate derivatives are now regulated as a group under Annex II entry 1397; substance remains prohibited, but specific entries were removed
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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