Adaptation to EU cosmetic directive is passed. (Regulations).

* The 26th technical adaptation to the European Union cosmetics directive was passed, involving several changes affecting the cosmetics industry.

If fatty acids, derivatives, animal proteins or gelatin or any ingredients of animal origin are used, letters from suppliers should be obtained stating that they are supplying the ingredients and meet EU regulations.

Twenty-eight fragrance ingredients have been prohibited. Companies utilizing fragrances should keep letters stating that their fragrances do not contain the prohibited ingredients.

Lithium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide have new restricted uses. These include pH adjusters for depilatories, which now require appropriate limits and warnings.

Annex III, part 2, is a newly added section containing 62 newly restricted ingredients, of which 60 are permanent hair dyes.

Titanium dioxide is listed as a sunscreen up to 25%; if listed as a colorant, it must be listed at the end of the ingredients using its CI number. If it is used as a sunscreen, it is listed in descending order.

Dual labeling of a sunscreen for both the U.S. and EU is prohibited. In the U.S., titanium dioxide is considered an OTC drug; when listed in the EU, it is a cosmetic ingredient.