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28.03.2024 - Cosmetics

Regulation (EU) No 2024/858 – Nanomaterials in Cosmetics

On March 15, 2024, Regulation (EU) No 2024/858 concerning the restriction of certain nanomaterials in cosmetics was published. This amending regulation modifies and supplements the EU Cosmetics Regulation EC No 1223/2009.

The following are added to Annex II (prohibited substances) of the Cosmetics Regulation (as nano):

-    Styrene/Acrylates copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates copolymer
-    Copper
-    Colloidal Silver
-    Gold, colloidal Gold, Gold Thioethylamino Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl heptapeptide-9 colloidal Gold
-    Platinum, colloidal Platinum, Acetyl tetrapeptide-17 colloidal Platinum

Included in Annex III (restricted substances) of the Cosmetics Regulation (as nano):
-    Hydroxyapatite

This new regulation is immediately applicable to all cosmetics.
Do you have questions about this regulation or general questions about Regulatory of cosmetics? The BAV expert team is happy to assist you!

Source:
eur-lex.europa.eu