According to the announcement made by the UK OPSS on October 14, 2024, all cosmetics containing the banned ingredient “Lilial” must be discarded, and the recall of products sold after the ban is being considered.
Lilial(Butylphenyl methylpropional), a fragrance ingredient that provides a lily scent, has been used in shampoos, perfumes, and body products, etc. However, it is known to raise safety concerns due to issues such as reprotoxic, and endocrine disruption.
In response, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has recognized the safety issues related to Lilial and is strengthening the ingredient usage standards based on risk assessment results. The proposed amendment to the “Regulations on the Safety Standards, etc. of Cosmetics” announced for public comment on August 2, 2024) includes a restriction on its usage limit to 0.14% of the total formulation.
The MFDS plans to finalize the amendment following public consultation through the announcement. Once the regulation is revised, the ingredient must be used within the revised standards six months after the amendment date. Additionally, products manufactured or imported under the previous standards can only be sold for up to two years from the enforcement date.
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