We summarise the subjects that were aproached in the last meeting of the WG on Nanomaterials, so you know what might be expected in the near future.
Legal Cosmetic Area
Public consultation on fragrance ingredients.
A total of 6 ingredients dervied from three species of Tagetes have been included in a proposed modification for the anexes of Regulation 1223/2009. Following the formal procedure, the European Comission has opened a consultation period on the subject.
Minutes of the meeting of the WG on Methodologies.
A mathematical model was presented during the meeting on the group.
RAPEX report: November 2016
We review all alerts recieved at the RAPEX system that are specific to cosmetic products, and compile it into a single monthly report for your browsing.
Actualización de la Declaración de Responsable para productos cosméticos.
Se han actualizado los requisitos y los formularios correspondientes por parte de la AEMPS.
REACH: new requirements for skin sensitisation testing.
The latest update in the registration requirements under REACH regulation includes the use of alternative testing methods for skin sensitisation.
New SCCS opinion on UV-filter ingredients
The SCCS has published a new opinion for coatings for TiO2(nano) as a UV-filter, in which three different components are assesed.
Meeting on the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
We bring to you the minutes of the last meeting of the WG on Cosmetic Ingredients, with an overview of what subjects are on the table.
New public consultation from the European Comission
The European Comission has opened the public consultation period for the amendment of one of the Annexes of Regulation 1223/2009-
Second plenary meeting of the SCCS
The minutes for this meeteing have only recently been published, it might not be fresh news, but it’s still an interesting read.
SCCS opinion on the use of a cosmetic colourant.
The SCCS has published an opinion on the use of a colouring ingredient used in hair dyes, which will be open for comments and answers before its finalisation.
Call for data on cosmetic ingredients
The European Comission has launched a call for data campaign on a preservative used in cosmetic products due to issues raised related to its safety.




