Correction of errors in European regulations on hazardous substances in cosmetics
19 May 2026
Effective: 13 Jan 2026
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Who is affected:
Manufacturers, distributors and importers of cosmetic products in the EU
Summary
Errors are corrected in the European regulation governing the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic substances in cosmetic products. It affects manufacturers and distributors in the cosmetic sector.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This error correction affects Regulation (EU) 2026/78 amending Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, specifically regarding CMR substances (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction). Companies in the cosmetic sector must review their formulations to ensure compliance with updated restrictions on thes…
Full official title
CELEX:32026R0078R(02): Corrección de errores del Reglamento (UE) 2026/78 de la Comisión, de 12 de enero de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento (CE) n.o 1223/2009 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo en lo que se refiere al uso en los productos cosméticos de determinadas sustancias clasificadas como carcinógenas, mutágenas o tóxicas para la reproducción (DO L, 2026/78, 13.1.2026)