EU Fragrance Allergen Labeling: 82 Substances Required on EU Labels by 31 July 2026
EU Regulation 2023/1545 requires all 82 mandatory fragrance allergens on EU cosmetic labels from 31 July 2026. US beauty brands with EU-bound inventory should treat this as an urgent label audit. Products already in EU distribution before July 31 have a sell-through window until 31 July 2028.
EU PFAS Restrictions in Cosmetics Go Full Force on 10 October
The EU REACH transitional period covering PFAS compounds in cosmetics expires 10 October 2026. Products containing restricted PFAS cannot be placed on the EU market after that date. The third autumn beauty compliance deadline after July 30 (INCI) and July 31 (allergens).
EU Cosmetics INCI Glossary Updated to 30,418 Entries — Mandatory from 30 July
348 new INCI entries — total now 30,418 — become mandatory for EU cosmetic labels from 30 July 2026. Brands launching new EU SKUs after that date must cross-check formulations against the updated glossary before labelling. One day before the fragrance allergen deadline.
82 Substances, 31 Days: The EU Fragrance Allergen Deadline US Beauty Brands Can’t Ignore
The EU fragrance allergen list reaches 82 restricted substances under Regulation 2023/1545. Labels on affected EU SKUs must be updated before 31 July. New production must comply immediately. A Responsible Person designation is required to sell fragrance products in the EU at all.
EU Cosmetics Regulation 2026/909: What US Beauty Brands Need to Review
EU Cosmetics Regulation 2026/909, published in May 2026, updates Annex II and III of EC 1223/2009 with new restrictions on synthetic UV filters and updated concentration limits for fragrance allergens. Responsible Persons must certify against the revised Annex standards. Transition timelines vary by substance group, with some restrictions applying from the publication date.