Peanut Derivatives | Hydrolysed Wheat Proteins. Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2228

EU Cosmetic Regulation – Confirmed Update: Peanut Derivatives | Hydrolysed Wheat Proteins On the 4th of December 2017, the European Commission published Regulation 2017/2228, updating Annex III of the EU Cosmetic Regulation to include entries for Peanut oil, extracts & derivatives and Hydrolyzed wheat protein. A summary of these new requirements, which are enforceable from 25th September 2018, is given below:

• Peanut oil, extracts & derivatives: Maximum concentration of peanut proteins: 0.5 ppm
• Hydrolysed Wheat Proteins: Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates: 3.5 kDa

Please note that, in the case of both entries, there is a flat enforcement date covering both products placed on the market and those made available on the market. For further information please contact your local Delphic HSE Office.