The substance formaldehyde (CAS No 50-00-0, EC No 200-001-8) has been classified as carcinogenic.
According to Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, substances classified as carcinogenic category 1B shall not be used in cosmetic products.
All finished products containing substances listed in this Annex and releasing formaldehyde must be labelled as ‘Releases formaldehyde’ if the total concentration of formaldehyde released in the finished product exceeds 0,001 % (10 ppm), regardless of whether the finished product contains one or more substances releasing formaldehyde.
The substance formaldehyde (CAS No. 50-00-0, EC No. 200-001-8) has been classified as carcinogenic.
However, all finished products containing the substances referred to in the first subparagraph that comply with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as applicable on 30 July 2022 may be placed on the Union market until 31 July 2024 and made available on the Union market until 31 July 2026.
Industry should be given a reasonable period of time to adapt to the new requirements by making the necessary adjustments to labelling as well as to product formulations to ensure that only cosmetic products that comply with the new requirements are placed on the market.
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