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11.09.2023 - Cosmetics
Prohibition of Theophylline in Cosmetics – Regulation (EU) 1223/1490
Starting from December 2023, the so-called 6th Omnibus Regulation will come into effect, which, among other things, prohibits the substance theophylline (reproductive toxic category 1B) for use in cosmetics.
This ban is immediately valid, and no transition periods are foreseen. Therefore, cosmetics containing theophylline are not marketable in the EU and Switzerland from December 1, 2023.
The BfR Commission for Cosmetic Products considered a maximum value of 100ppm as an acceptable limit for cosmetics at its 28th meeting at the beginning of 2023.
Do you have questions about the regulations of the 6th Omnibus Regulation and the analytics of substances such as theophylline, but also e.g. benzophenone?
Feel free to contact the experts at the BAV Institute. We look forward to your message.
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