Cosmetics products are defined by Article 2(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. ESSENTIAL OILS AND RESINOIDS; PERFUMERY, COSMETIC OR TOILET PREPARATIONS (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2024; (6 page(s), in English)

These measures would amend Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as applicable in GB ("the Cosmetics Regulation") as they apply in [England, Wales and Scotland]. The amendments would prohibit or restrict the use of certain chemical substances in cosmetic products. 

We plan to amend the Cosmetics Regulation to permit the use of kojic acid for use at a maximum concentration of up to 1% in the following cosmetic products: face and hand products. We will also amend the Cosmetic Regulation to prohibit the use of chemicals classified as CMR substances under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (the GB CLP Regulation).