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.
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.
Three EU Compliance Deadlines Hit Beauty Brands This Summer
EU beauty brands face three separate compliance clocks running simultaneously in H2 2026. Regulations 2026/78 and 2026/909 — banning 15 CMR substances and introducing new labelling requirements for refillable formats — are already in force since May. A third deadline follows on October 10, when PFAS shall not be placed on the EU market or used in cosmetic products. Any brand shipping cosmetics into the EU should review its Safety Assessment before the next fulfilment cycle.