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-Compliant Cosmetics in the UK – Key Divergences Beauty Brands Must Bridge Before Entering Both Markets
EU and UK cosmetics regulations started from the same framework after Brexit but are diverging. An EU Responsible Person and CPNP notification do not grant UK access, which needs a UK-based Responsible Person, UKCP notification and different labels. The fragrance allergen list may split from July 2026, requiring separate label versions for each market.
EU GPSR Treats Non-EU Online Sellers as Importers
The EU General Product Safety Regulation has been fully applicable since 13 December 2024, and it classifies non-EU online marketplace sellers as importers with full product safety accountability. US brands selling on Amazon EU, eBay, Zalando or bol.com need an EU-based Responsible Person holding the product documentation. Selling without one is already non-compliant.