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European regulations 2027: what you need to understand

European regulations 2027

Published on May 15, 2026 • Information based on Regulation (EU) 2026/909 of April 27, 2026

European regulations 2027: what you need to understand

From 2027, certain European regulations concerning cosmetic ingredients will change. As was already the case with TPO in 2025, the European Union continues to update certain rules regarding various ingredients used in cosmetic products. These changes may affect certain UV/LED gels as well as cuticle oils, cleaners, fragranced products, pigments or specific effects used in the nail industry. At DesignNailArt, we actively monitor these developments to anticipate future European standards and continue to offer compliant products.

Why these changes?

Cosmetic products sold in Europe are governed by Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. When an ingredient is re-evaluated by the European authorities, it may:

  • be limited to a certain concentration
  • be authorized only in certain types of products
  • be phased out gradually
  • or be banned if the authorities consider that its use must change

These changes concern only certain specific ingredients and not all nail products.

Should you be worried?

No.

European regulations generally provide timeframes that allow manufacturers, brands and distributors to gradually adapt their products when necessary.

To date, there is no general ban on UV/LED products or nail products in Europe.

Cosmetic products evolve regularly: some formulas may be updated over time, without calling into question the overall use of the products.

Key takeaway
Key takeaway

These changes do not mean nail products are being banned. They concern certain specific ingredients, depending on their concentration and the type of product. Regulatory timelines allow for a gradual adaptation.

Which ingredients are currently affected or being monitored?

The latest European regulatory developments notably concern certain ingredients that may be present in various cosmetic products:

Ingredient INCI name Potentially affected products
Triphenyl Phosphate Triphenyl Phosphate Certain gels, polishes or flexible products
Silicone D4 Cyclotetrasiloxane Certain fluid or silicone-based products
Silicone D5 Cyclopentasiloxane Oils, care products, fluid products
Silicone D6 Cyclohexasiloxane Oils, care products, fluid products
Citral Citral Cuticle oils, fragranced products
Benzyl Salicylate Benzyl Salicylate Cuticle oils, fragranced products
Certain aluminum compounds Varies depending on the formulas Pigments, chrome effects, cat eye, pearlescent effects
Certain soluble zinc salts Varies depending on the formulas Certain care products or specific products

These ingredients are not present in all products. When they are used, it does not automatically mean the product is banned: it all depends on the concentration used, the type of product and the future application dates set by European regulations.

What DesignNailArt is doing

At DesignNailArt, we actively monitor European regulatory publications to anticipate future changes. We have already started:

  • the gradual review of product compositions
  • checking the ingredients used
  • discussions with our suppliers and factories
  • monitoring future European regulations

Our goal is simple: to continue offering you products that comply with European requirements while informing you clearly and transparently.

If a product were to be affected by a future restriction, we would take the necessary measures within the required timelines.

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