Your Safety First: New Cosmetic Rules to Protect Human Health

Why This Matters

At THB, your safety always comes first. When it comes to cosmetics, there's no room for compromise on your health. That’s why we closely follow new regulations from the European Commission to make sure our products remain safe and trustworthy.

What’s Changing in EU Cosmetic Regulations?

The European Commission is updating its cosmetic rules under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 to ensure better protection for consumers. A new draft regulation has been introduced to control or limit the use of 12 specific ingredients in cosmetics.

Which Ingredients Are Being Reviewed?

• Benzyl Salicylate – used for fragrance

• Triphenyl Phosphate – used in nail polish and hair products

• Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminium Silicate – used in color cosmetics

• Aluminium – often found in deodorants

• Water-soluble zinc salts – sometimes used in anti-dandruff or soothing products

• Acetylated Vetiver Oil – used for scent

• Citral – a lemon-scented fragrance compound

• HC Blue No. 18

• HC Red No. 18

• HC Yellow No. 16 – all three are hair dye ingredients

• Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt – a hair dye compound

• DHHB (Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate) – a UV filter used in sunscreens

  
  

What’s the Goal of This Update?

These updates are meant to protect skin, health, and confidence of consuments. Some ingredients may cause allergies, irritation, or other health concerns if not used correctly. The EU is putting stronger limits or even banning certain uses to make cosmetics safer than ever.

What This Means for You

• Better transparency in ingredient safety

• Stricter testing before products reach your skin

• Improved formulas with reduced risk of irritation or harm

• Brands must adapt to meet these higher safety standards

  
  

Our Commitment to You

At THB, we follow the highest safety standards and always stay ahead of regulatory updates. Whether it’s fragrance ingredients, colorants, or UV filters, we never compromise consumers’ health. If an ingredient raises concerns, we inform about reformulation or remove it, simple as that.

Final Word

These new updates are a positive step forward. The beauty industry is evolving, not just to look good, but to do good for consumers’ health and the planet. As always, zero compromise on safety.

Further Reading

• EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

• Draft Amendment on Ingredient Use – European Commission

• SCCS - Scientific Advice on the safety of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate - DHHB – S83

• What is DHHB and why is it under review? There are concerns about the presence of DnHexP (a phthalate) as an unavoidable impurity in DHHB production and association with potential health risks, including reproductive toxicity and endocrine disruption.

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