On 16 October 2024, Great Britain notified a draft text introducing restrictions on the use of Methyl Salicylate in cosmetic products. A 60-day consultation has been opened.
This future regulation was initiated following the classification of Methyl Salicylate as Repr. 2, which gave it CMR status.
The text provides for the addition of the following entry at the end of Annex III (Restricted Substances) of the Cosmetics Regulation as it applies in England, Wales and Scotland.
Reference number
324
Substance identification
• Chemical name/INN
Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
• Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
Methyl Salicylate
• CAS number
119-36-8
• EC number
204-317-7
Restrictions
• Product type, body parts
(A) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products)
(B) Hand wash products
(C) Leave on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and hair products (non-aerosol)
(D) Lipsticks & lip balm
(E) Face makeup products
(F) Eye makeup products & makeup remover
(G) Toothpaste
(H) Mouthwash
(I) Mouth spray
(J) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances
(K) Deodorant spray/aerosol products
(L) Hair products (spray/aerosol)
(M) Body Lotion Spray
• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparatio
(A)(1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years)
(A)(2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults)
(B)(1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years)
(B)(2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults)
(C)(1) …
