Explanatory note

These Regulations amend assimilated law, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (“the Cosmetics Regulation”) following advice from the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety on the safety of using butylated hydroxytoluene in cosmetic products.

Regulation 2 and the Schedule to these Regulations amend a technical annex to the Cosmetics Regulation to restrict the use of butylated hydroxytoluene in cosmetic products.

Regulation 3 provides for transitional arrangements for cosmetics products containing butylated hydroxytoluene and provides that where products were already placed on the market prior to 24th February 2025, they can continue to be made available on the market until 24th June 2025.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or business sectors is foreseen. An Explanatory Memorandum has been published alongside these Regulations and is available at www.legislation.gov.uk.