On December 10th the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on methodologies took place. The topics covered in this meeting have been: Presentation by external speakers: Eye irritation SCCS Notes of Guidance 11th revision: comments The next meeting of this Working Group...
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Methylbenzylidene Camphor (4-MBC). On March 9th, 2021, an opinion request was made to the SCCS on Methylbenzylidene Camphor (4-MBC) as a ultraviolet filter with a maximum concentration of 4%....
On December 16th the Europe Commission published in its official journal the Recommendation on the use of the Environmental Footprint methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations. This Commission...
In October 2020, Health Canada proposes to update the Cosmetic Ingredients Hotlist with new restrictions and prohibitions. The Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist includes those substances that, when present in a cosmetic, may violate the general prohibition found in...
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion, open for comment, on the cosmetic ingredient Vitamin A. Previously, the Commission made a request for the review of opinion SCCS/1576/16 on vitamin A as a cosmetic ingredient. The opinion revision is requested in light...
ECHA carries out a new consultation on the Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CHL) for Hexyl Salicylate. Hexyl Salicylate is a perfuming ingredient that is used in many fragrance compounds. It can be found in fragrances used in decorative cosmetics, fine...
The Socioeconomic Analysis Committees (SEAC) and the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) support the German proposal to restrict the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and related substances. Previously, in June 2020, ECHA recommended the restriction of the PFHxS...
On December 9, the Humane Society of the Unitated States, Humane Society Legislative Fund, and the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Humane Cosmetics Act of 2021 in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. the...
The Committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) support on Germany’s proposal to restrict the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and related substances. Previously, in June 2020, ECHA recommended the restriction of the PFHxS subgroup of...
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredient BHT. On September 28, 2021, the preliminary version of the SCCS opinion on the ingredient BHT was published. Currently, this ingredient is used in cosmetic products as an antioxidant. And, it is not...
The SCCS has published the conclusions of the scientific advice in reference to the opinion on the safety of Homosalate. This SCCS scientific advice is based on a request from the Commission on the safety of Homosalate as a UV filter in cosmetic products. This request...
Regulation 2020/2081 comes into force, restricting the use of certain substances in tattoo inks or permanent makeup. Inks for tattoos and permanent makeup are considered personal care products and, in Spain, they are regulated by Royal Legislative Decree 1/2015, of...