A new mandate has been published by the European Commission in order to request the SCCS to issue an opinion on an ingredient that is currently restricted for use in cosmetic products.
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New mandate about a hair dye
The European Commission has published a new mandate requesting the SCCS to present an evaluation of new ingredients destined for use in hair dyes. This is the first step towards their inclusion on the approved list.
Draft proposal on the amendment of Regulation 1223/2009
The European Commission intends to clarify the legal status of many ingredients through an amendment to Regulation 1223/2009, that will significantly increase the number of ingredients that are prohibited or restricted for use in cosmetic produts.
Meeting of the Working Group on Methodologies.
The working group on Methodologies met up last September, we bring you the minutes of this meeting so you can stay informed of developments.
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of the SCCS.
We bring the minutes from the meeting of the working group and the topics discussed. While there is nothing line up for the near future, it gives us an indication of the progress that has been made.
The future after Brexit, chapter 1.
After the uncertainty created by the decision of the UK to leave the European Union, this series intends to analyse the different implications and stances of the different authorities regarding the conciliation and new legislative forms.
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of the SCCS.
Following the meetings of the working group on cosmetic ingredients, we can find out the next movement of the SCCS with regards to possible publications and opinions.
Amendment to Annex IV of Regulation 1223/2009
An amendement to the Regulation on cosmetic products will limit the presence of a colouring ingredient included in Annex IV, following the restrictions established by the SCCS.
New request for a scientific opinion from the SCCS
The European Comission has requested a new opinion from the SCCS for a sunscreen ingredient. This UV filter has been assesed in the past, but resulting in unconclusive or insufficient data presented.
Reminder: entry into force.
In this section of the Legal Area, we bring you those alerts and reminders that will help you keep track of important dates and events, so you will not miss a thing. This time, the revised maximum allowed concentration for a UV filter is now fully in force.
New Opinion from the SCCS regarding a new UV filter
The SCCS has published the conclusion to the evaluation of the first submission regarding an ingredient intended for use as a UV filter in cosmetic products.
Meeting of the Working Group on cosmetic ingredients.
The delay in publication of the minutes means that the contents might not be particularly new. However, it´s important to keep up with these meetings.