The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has requested the disposal of all cosmetics containing the prohibited ingredient "Lilial" (Butylephenyl methylpropional) on October 14, 2024.
This ingredient is known to be harmful to the reproductive system and was added to Annex 2 of the Toys and Cosmetics (Prohibited Substances) Regulations in 2022, prohibiting the sale of products containing Lilial in the UK from December onwards.
Additionally, the list of prohibited ingredients for cosmetics in the UK is published in The Toys and Cosmetic Product (Restriction Substances) Regulations 2022 Annex 2.
Please refer to the link and attached document below.
(1) UK OPSS, Issues Reminder Regarding Prohibited Cosmetic Ingredients
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/opss-issues-cosmetics-reminder-on-banned-chemical
OPSS issues cosmetics reminder on banned chemical
Public asked to dispose of any cosmetics containing Lilial.
www.gov.uk
(2) The Toys and Cosmetic Product(Restriction of Chemical Substances Regulations 2022
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