On March 27, 2020, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation intended to limit the use of nail products containing HEMA and di-HEMA ingredients to professional uses only, and to impose a statement warning of the risks of allergic reactions for which they may be responsible. The amendment to Annex III (restricted substances) of Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is expected to be adopted in the 4th quarter of 2020.

The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of aluminium used in cosmetic products. It was adopted at the plenary meeting on 3 and 4 March 2020, after the end of the comment period following its initial publication and review by the Scientific Committee.