The Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
These Regulations amend Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (“the Cosmetic Regulation”) to prohibit or restrict the use of certain substances in cosmetic products.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
04 Feb 2026
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Comes into force
TBC
Enabling power
the Cosmetic Regulation The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 31(1)(f), 31(1)(g)(i) and 32(1) of Regulationof the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products(“”). (EC) No 1223/2009 the CLP Regulation In accordance with Article 31(1)(f) of the Cosmetic Regulation, the substances set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations have been classified as CMRsubstances of category 1B or 2 under Regulationof the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures(“”). (EC) No 1272/2008 In accordance with Article 31(1)(g)(i) of the Cosmetic Regulation, hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate has been classified as a CMR substance of category 2 under the CLP Regulation and the Secretary of State considers there is sufficient scientific evidence that this substance is safe for use in cosmetic products.
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