Retail Cosmetic Nail Products Containing HEMA & DI-HEMA TRIMETHYLHEXYL DICARBAMATE (Di-HEMA TMHDC)
In addition to the annual CLP annual technical progress amendments, the European Commission can also amend the existing EU cosmetic regulation 1223/2009 and does so on a regular basis based on the advice of their Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
With respect to HEMA and Di-HEMA TMHDC, the recommendation was that these substances can cause allergic skin reactions when applied incorrectly (especially in self-applied retail products) and their use should be restricted to ‘professional use only’.
Consequently, all retail cosmetic nail products containing HEMA and Di-HEMA TMHDC had to be removed from sale in the EU by the 3rd September 2021.
Where Does This Apply?
This applies across the EU who have also restricted the use Benzophenone and TMPTA. The UK Government adopted the EU 1223/2009 cosmetic regulations in full from the 1st January 2021, the amendment to restrict the use and sale of retail cosmetic products containing HEMA and Di-HEMA TMHDC is enforceable in the UK, but the use of Benzophenone and TMPTA is still allowed.
Chemence Cosmetics has removed all 4 substances from our nail gels, top coats, and soak-off polishes so these are compliant for sale/use anywhere Europe
Be Aware
Hema and is still allowed in professional products up to 35% and Di-Hema up to 99%, so there are still manufacturers out there making products that contain these 2 substances.
Compared to the consumers (those having their nails treated), the potential for sensitisation to HEMA is considerably higher amongst the professional users when protective measures are neglected.” we would remind nail technicians to use appropriate PPE if using any professional products that still contain HEMA or Di-Hema
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