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New request for a scientific opinion on the use of a preservative.
This ingredient comes with a troubled past. It has always been subject of several evaluations in order to determine its safety for use in cosmetic products, This new mandate intends to do the same, with added limits.
Canadá joins in the battle against microbeads
Already several countries have chosen to stay behind the movement that will drive the elimination of these ingredients from cosmetic products. Yesterday, such a popular ingredient for scrubs, now microbeads are in the spotlight.
Canada joins the ban on plastic microbeads
Already several countries have decided to oppose the use of these ingredients in cosmetic products. With its popularity diminishing from the facial scrubs glory days, now plastic microbeads have earned a place under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Catalogue of nanomaterials used in cosmetic products.
The use of nanomaterials in cosmetic products is being monitored through the use of the CPNP. The European Commission has gathered this information and published this catalogue.
New site launched, EUON: observatory for nanomaterials.
A new platform has been created to provide access to information regarding chemical substances in nano form. Linked to ECHA, the EUON has launched a new webpage.
SCCS Opinion: Hair Dye
The SCCS has determined the acceptability of a cosmetic ingredient intended for use as a hair dye in oxidative products.
Mandate: request for an opinion on a fragrance ingredient.
This ingredient, which is part of a great number of fragrances, has been in the scope of the SCCS and IFRA for some time. Its safety has been questioned in the past on several occasions, this mandate might be the final answer to this long-standing question.
ECHA: Proposal for CMR classification for Titanium Dioxide.
The ECHA has established the classification of this ingredient as a CMR following a proposal from the French authorities.
REACH: alternatives to animal testing
The ECHA has published a report on the current use of alternatives to animal testing in the REACH registration process. An interesting read from the cosmetic perspective.