EU Introduces Restrictions on Peanut Oil, its Extracts and Derivatives and Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
The European Commission has implemented restrictions on the use of peanut oil, its extracts and derivatives, and hydrolyzed wheat protein.
- (1888PressRelease) January 09, 2018 - On December 4, 2017, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2017/2228, restricting the use of peanut oil (arachis hypogaea oil), its extracts and derivatives, and hydrolyzed wheat protein. The new regulation entered into force on December 25, 2017.
The regulation covering peanut oil (and its extracts and derivative), contained within Annex III entry 306, requires the restriction of peanut proteins to a maximum concentration of 0.5ppm. This rule covers several common ingredients, including:
Arachis hypogaea oil
Arachis hypogaea seedcoat extract
Arachis hypogaea flour
Arachis hypogaea fruit extract
Arachis hypogaea sprout extract
Hydrogenated peanut oil
Peanut acid
Peanut glycerides
Peanut oil PEG-6 esters
Peanutamide MEA
Peanutamide MIPA
Potassium peanutate
Sodium peanutamphoacetate
Sodium peanutate
Sulfated peanut oil
The regulation regarding hydrolyzed wheat protein, contained within Annex III entry 307, allows a maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates of 3.5kDa.
These changes follow the opinions SCCS/1526/14 and SCCS/1534/14 of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
Stakeholders should be aware that:
From September 25, 2018: only cosmetic products that comply with the Regulation may be placed on the EU market
From December 25, 2018: only cosmetic products that comply with the Regulation may be made available on the EU market
Stakeholders are therefore advised to check their products comply with the latest European Union regulations and phase out any non-compliant ingredients by the compliance dates.
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