,On 19 January 2026 (inferred from email campaign date) CTPA (Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association Ltd). The CTPA news item announces an OPSS (Office for Product Safety and Standards) online survey assessing the economic and practical impact of proposed hexyl salicylate restrictions in UK cosmetics. Hexyl salicylate, a fragrance ingredient, faces limits due to CMR classification concerns, but industry-submitted safety data led to SAG-CS approval for continued use at specific concentrations. Key Restrictions (Adults/Children >3 years): Hydroalcoholic fragrances (spray/non-spray): 2%. Rinse-off products: 0.5%. Leave-on products: 0.3%. Oral care: 0.001%. Stricter for children 0-3 years. Products placed pre-August 15, 2026, usable until February 14, 2027. The survey (5-10 mins) gathers industry input on compliance challenges; similar to prior methyl salicylate survey. UK diverges from EU post-Brexit.
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