A predictive model for the sensitisation potential of fragrances has been presented to the European Commission for a formal evaluation into the possible use of this as a valid method within the cosmetic industry.
Legal Cosmetic Area
Agenda of the 3rd plenary meeting of the SCCS
We bring you the planned agenda for the next plenary meeting of the SCCS, so you know beforehand what subject might be brought up.
Meeting of the SCCS’s Working Group on Nanomaterials
Here are the latest matters that have been addressed in the latest meeting of the SCCS´s Working Group on Nanomaterials. Just so you can keep an eye on the immediate future.
Meeting of the Working Group on nanomaterials
In the meetings held by the Working Group on Nanomaterials, we can see what progress is being made with regards to the safe use and risk evaluation of the nanomaterials used in cosmetic products. These meetings are a fast and reliable way of staying ahead of what is soon to come.
A draft amendement has been published regarding siloxanes.
The presence of siloxanes was already subject to different regulations and scientific opinions. With theis new draft, it´s inclusion in a certain type of cosmetic products could be limited.
Karanja: ANSM’s opinion on sunscreen oils
The ANSM (Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament et des Produits de Santé), the French health authorities, has published an opinion on the use of Karanja Oil in sun protection products. In this opinion, the authorities have reminded the Responsible Persons of the...
cosmeticsinMind en los medios: Tinc una idea
Las ideas “inMind” al descubierto en un programa de TVE. ¿Quieres saber más sobre nosotros?
Amendment: Annex VI of the Cosmetic Product Regulation.
This amendment sets a new concentration limit to one of the existing UV filters used in cosmetic products, and sets a deadline for the industry to adapt.
Enmienda: Anexo III del Reglamento sobre Productos Cosméticos
This amendment affects a total of 17 ingredients, used as ingredients in hair dyes. New limits have been added to their concentration, limits and need to include cautionary statements.
Meeting of the Working Group on Methodologies
This meeting did not have a particular topic of great relevance, however, key information has been given and sources of information discuseed that could be of great help towards safety assessments.
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
Although no new opinions were finalised this time around, we give you all the ingredients discussed and that will be on the spotlight in the near future.
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
We bring you the topics reviewed in the last meeting of nanomaterials used as cosmetic ingredients.



