Upcoming UK cosmetic ingredient bans and restrictions

(Fragrance ingredient BMHCA, ‘lilial’)

(Preservative and anti-dandruff ingredient)

Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil

Trimethylolpropane triacrylate

Pentetic acid

Pentasodium pentetate

Expected Q3-Q4 2023

Expected Q3-Q4 2023

o   maximum 3% in rinse-off cosmetics;

o   maximum 2% in other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant;

o   maximum 0.5% in body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant

·         safe when used according to the following concentrations:

·         Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age

·         Restricted to the following concentrations:

a)       Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products): 0.06%

b)      Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover): 0.05%

c)       Eye makeup and makeup remover: 0.002%

d)      Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol): 0.009%

e)      Deodorant spray/aerosol: 0.003%

f)        Body lotion spray/aerosol: 0.04%

g)       Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse -off hair products: 0.06%

h)      Hand wash: 0.6%

i)        Hydroalcoholic-alcoholic fragrances: 0.6%

j)        Lip products: 0.03%

k)       Toothpaste: 2.52%

l)        Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years: 0.1%

m)    Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults: 0.6%

·         Mouth spray: 0.65%