Regulatory updates regarding allergens and zinc oxide.
EU Commission published new updates to the regulation concerning perfume allergens and zinc oxide on the 2nd and 3rd August 2017.
Allergens: 3 fragrance allergens which caused the highest number of contact allergy cases in the past years should not be used in cosmetic products anymore. Wich are:
- 3- and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl) cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde (HICC) – INCI: Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (lyral).
- 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-benzaldehyde (atranol).
- 3-Chloro-2,6- Dihydroxy-4-methyl-benzaldehyde (chloroatranol).
Timelines:
- From 23 August 2019 cosmetic products containing one or more of the substances prohibited by this Regulation: Shall not be placed on the Union market.
- From 23 August 2021 cosmetic products containing one or more of the substances prohibited by this Regulation: Shall be not be made available on the Union market.
Zinc oxide: should not be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
Timelines:
- From 24 February 2018 only cosmetic products which comply with this Regulation shall be placed on the Union market.
- From 24 May 2018 only cosmetic products which comply with this Regulation shall be made available on the Union market.
