EU to Revise the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

On June 8, 2023, the European Union issued a notification G/TBT/N/EU/986 to the World Trade Organization (WTO), proposing to revise the following appendices of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009:

• List of Substances Prohibited in Cosmetic Products (Appendix II);
• List of Substances Restricted in Cosmetic Products (Appendix III);
• List of Preservatives Allowed in Cosmetic Products (Appendix V); and
• List of UV Filters Allowed in Cosmetic Products (Appendix VI).

The deadline for soliciting opinions is August 7, 2023, and the proposed effective date is the fourth quarter of 2023.

Details are as follows:

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