EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations revoke and replace S.I. 2023/764. They amend retained EU legislation, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (“the Cosmetics Regulation”) following advice from the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety on the safety of using Methyl-N-methylanthranilate and both HAA299 and HAA299 (nano) in cosmetic products.
Regulation 3 amends the technical annexes to the Cosmetics Regulation to restrict the use of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate and permit the use of HAA299 and HAA299 (nano) in cosmetic products.
Regulation 4 provides for transitional arrangements for cosmetics products containing Methyl-N-methylanthranilate and provides that where products were already placed on the market prior to 6th July 2024, they can continue to be made available on the market until 6th July 2026.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or business sectors is foreseen. An Explanatory Memorandum has been published alongside these Regulations and is available at www.legislation.gov.uk.