On July 26, 2023, the European Commission (EC) published a new amendment, EU 2023/1545, to EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, adding 45 entries to the Annex. The total Fragrance allergens that will now be recognized is now a total of 80. (You can read the new amendment here.)
The new substances that must be declared on the labels when present at the product are:
- Pinus Mugo
- Pinus Pumila
- Cedrus Atlantica Oil/Extract
- Turpentine
- Alpha-Terpinene
- Terpinolene
- Myroxylon Pereirae Oil/Extract
- Rose Ketones
- 3-Propylidenephthalide
- Lippia citriodora absolute
- Methyl Salicylate
- Acetyl Cedrene
- Amyl Salicylate
- Anethole
- Benzaldehyde
- Camphor
- Beta-Caryophyllene
- Carvone
- Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate
- Hexadecanolactone
- Hexamethylindanopyran
- Linalyl Acetate
- Menthol
- Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol
- Salicylaldehyde
- Santalol
- Sclareol
- Terpineol
- Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
- Trimethylbenzenepropanol
- Vanillin
- Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract
- Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemongrass Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil
- Jasmine Oil/Extract
- Juniperus Virginiana Oil
- Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil
- Lavandula Oil/Extract
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
- Narcissus Extract
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Pogostemon Cablin Oil
- Rose Flower Oil / Extract
- Santalum Album Oil
- Eugenyl Acetate
- Geranyl Acetate
- Isoeugenyl Acetate
- Pinene
Adjustments to product formulations and packaging will be required to ensure that all products on the market comply. Considering the number of changes, a longer transition period was provided by the Commission.
Important Dates:
In 3 years for new cosmetic products to enter the EU market; until 31 July 2026.
In 5 years for cosmetic products that are already on the EU market, until 31 July 2028.
How can ProductVision help?
ProductVision’s flexible property model can easily extend to support the additional allergens. In addition, it is easy to adapt any existing report to include the substances that require labelling. For companies needing to meet labelling requirements, the Ingredient Listing Module can assist companies in implementing the additional requirements introduced by EU 2023/1545 by managing the additional 80 allergens and updating Ingredient Listings.