ECHA opens various public consultations on the harmonised classification and labelling of different cosmetic ingredients. The relevant ingredients are listed below, along with their cosmetic function and the proposed classification: Nitrous Oxide: used as a...
Legal Cosmetic Area
Request for scientific opinion on the threshold of the warning “CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE”
The SCCS requests opinions to establish the threshold from which the warning “Contains Formaldehyde” should be used, in Annex V, preamble point 2 for formaldehyde-releasing substances. Formaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient that is currently on the list of prohibited...
Hexyl Salicylate and Disperse Red 17 – Consultation on their harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA has opened a public consultation on two harmonized classification proposals. ECHA's two harmonized classification proposals concern Hexyl Salicylate and Disperse Red 17, both used as cosmetic ingredients. Hexyl Salicylate is a fragrance ingredient used in many...
Draft regulation amending the annexes of the cosmetic regulation regarding the use of CMR Substances
The World Health Organization receives the draft regulation by which annexes II, III and V of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 on cosmetic products are modified. The draft aims to apply Regulation 2020/1182 (15th ATP adaptation of the CLP Regulation) on the prohibition of...
AEMPS: SANDACH Legislation
The AEMPS publishes an informative article on the SANDACH Legislation and how it affects cosmetic products. SANDACH is the legislation on animal by-products not intended for human consumption, which applies to cosmetic products with ingredients of animal origin. These...