New EU Cosmetic Restrictions: Late October and November 2025 update

Several amendments to Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 on cosmetic products will come into force in the coming weeks, affecting common ingredients in facial, body, and hair care formulations. Below, we review the main deadlines and requirements that brands must take into account.

Table of contents

1. Triclocarban and Triclosan

2. Genistein, Daidzein, Kojic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin and Arbutin

3. Retinol, Retinyl Acetate and Retinyl Palmitate

4. Recommendations for Brands and Responsible People

New EU Cosmetic Restrictions: Late October and November 2025 update

Triclocarban and Triclosan

Deadline: October 31, 2025

All cosmetic products containing triclocarban or triclosan , whether newly launched or already available in stores, must comply with new concentration and use restrictions established by the European Commission. From this date, products that do not comply with the new limits will not be allowed on the market .

Genistein, Daidzein, Kojic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin and Arbutin

Deadline: November 1, 2025

Products containing any of these ingredients must comply with updated usage and concentration conditions . As of November 1, 2025, non-compliant products, including stock already in stores or warehouses, may no longer be sold .

Retinol, Retinyl Acetate and Retinyl Palmitate

Application of Amendment (EU) 2024/996

This amendment introduces new concentration limits depending on the type of product and its area of application, in addition to requiring a specific warning on the label :

“Contains vitamin A. Please take into account your daily intake before use.”

New products launched on the market must immediately comply with these requirements. However, existing stock may remain on the market until supplies run out, and at the latest until May 1, 2027 .

Recommendations for Brands and Responsible People

• Review the formulations and percentages of the affected ingredients.

• Update labeling and safety warnings .

• Modify the security assessment (CPSR) and the Product Information File (PIF) as appropriate.

At Belab Services, we help brands adapt quickly to new regulatory changes in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other international markets.

If your products include any of these ingredients, our team can review your formulas and documentation to ensure compliance before deadlines.

Get in touch with our team of experts today.