11 March, 2025
Several nanomaterials have been banned from use in cosmetics following amendments to Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, introduced in early 2024. These changes were based on recent opinions from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) regarding their safety in cosmetic applications.
A grace period was provided, ending in February 2025, after which the following nanomaterials can no longer be placed on the EU market:
- Styrene/acrylates copolymers (nano) – CAS 9010-92-7, including Sodium Styrene
- Copper and Colloidal Copper (nano) – CAS 7440-50-8
- Colloidal Silver (nano) – CAS 7440-22-4
- Gold (nano) – CAS 7440-57-5
- Gold Colloidal (nano) – CAS 7440-57-5
- Gold Thioethylamino Hyaluronic Acid (nano) – CAS 1360157-34-1
- Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 Colloidal Gold (nano)
- Platinum (nano) and Colloidal Platinum (nano) – CAS 7440-06-4
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-17 Colloidal Platinum (nano)
For details, see Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/858 of 14 March 2024.
