International Impact of the Revised EU Definition of Nanomaterials and Its Implications for the Cosmetic Sector

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The 2022 revised EU definition of nanomaterials imposes new data, labeling, and safety evaluation requirements on the cosmetic sector, which will likely have global regulatory impacts through the Brussels Effect. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Hiroto AKABANE

doi:10.4011/shikizai.99.191

July 19, 2026Journal of the Japan Society of Colour Material

International Impact of the Revised EU Definition of Nanomaterials and Its Implications for the Cosmetic Sector

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This research aims to analyze the revised EU definition of nanomaterials and its implications for the cosmetic sector, particularly for Japanese companies.
Overview of the revised EU definition and its key components like the 50% particle count threshold and exclusion criteria.
Evaluation of safety assessments conducted by the SCCS on general nano-ingredients.
Analysis of the broader international implications, including the Brussels effect.
Confirmed that established nano-ingredients are deemed safe, but new materials must comply with legal requirements.
Identified challenges such as data acquisition and submission that companies will face under the new regulations.
Outlined strategic responses that Japanese companies need to adopt to align with EU regulations.

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Assesses the implications of new EU nanomaterial definitions in the cosmetic sector, indicating key challenges for Japanese companies.

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