Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the review of retained EU law, whether his Department intends to review the lists of (a) prohibited substances, (b) restricted substances, (c) colorants, (d) preservatives, and (e) UV-filters set out in Annexes II-VI of the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.

In order to ensure products are safe and that our regulations operate effectively, the Government keeps all aspects of the Cosmetic Regulations under review. Based on expert scientific advice, Government has recently laid legislation amending Annexes II, III and V, resulting in either a restriction in the permitted level, or prohibition of, specific chemicals used in cosmetic products.

The Product Safety Review is examining the wider framework, covering all aspects of retained EU law relating to product safety. Following a Call for Evidence last year, Government will publish a consultation document later this year.