European Parliament backs simplified nanomaterial notification requirements for cosmetics

The European Parliament has adopted its first-reading position on the Chemicals Omnibus VI package, which includes proposed amendments to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, the Cosmetics Regulation and the Fertilising Products Regulation.

For cosmetics containing nanomaterials, Parliament supports maintaining the requirement for responsible persons to notify the European Commission before products are placed on the EU market, while removing the obligation to submit notifications six months in advance. Notifications would continue to include information identifying the nanomaterial and its specifications, such as particle size and physicochemical properties.

The proposal follows the provisional agreement reached between the Parliament and the Council in June 2026 and aims to reduce administrative burdens while preserving regulatory oversight. The revised requirements are not yet in force and will apply only after formal adoption and publication of the final legislative text.