This news is a bit old already, but we would like to remind you that the EU Commission implemented directive 2012/12/EU in August, which, for the purpose of adaptation to technical progress, amends Annexes II and III of the cosmetic directive 76/768/EEC. This amendment lists some substances which were banned for use in hair dye products. You can find more information about it here: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2012:208:0008:0016:en:PDF