(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend assimilated law, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (“the Regulation”), to prohibit or restrict the use of certain substances in cosmetic products.
Regulation 2(2) amends Annex 2 to the Regulation to prohibit the use of certain substances in cosmetic products following their classification as category 1A, 1B or 2 carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction substances under assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Regulation 2(3) amends Annex 3 to the Regulation to restrict the use of kojic acid in cosmetic products following advice from the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products that there is a potential risk to human health from its use.
Regulation 3 sets out the transitional arrangements for cosmetic products containing the substances listed in the Schedules to these Regulations.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or business sectors is foreseen. An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside these Regulations on www.legislation.gov.uk.