The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion, open for comments, on the cosmetic ingredient Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT). Previously, the Commission made a request for an opinion to the SCCS on BHT as a possible endocrine disruptor. Currently, the ingredient BHT...
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion, open for comment, on prostaglandin analogs used in cosmetic products. Earlier this year, the Commission requested an opinion from the SCCS on prostaglandin analogues. Based on the data provided, the SCCS concludes the...
On September 20, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met to discuss the issues that are currently in process. The Working Group discussed the following points at its last meeting: Draft opinions: HAA299 (nano) Fullerenes Information from the Commission and members of...
On September 8 and 9, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on cosmetic ingredients took place. The following was discussed at this meeting: New mandates or information from DG GROW: The following draft mandates were discussed: Opinion about Butylparaben Opinion about...
The Tourism Authority of Thailand warns tourists about the prohibition in all national parks of the country of the use of sunscreens that contain UV filters considered harmful to coral reefs, violators can be fined up to 100,000 baht. This ban came into effect...
This September 13, Brazil notified the WTO (World Trade Organization) of its Resolution No. 528, published on August 11 in the Official Gazette of the Union, this resolution establishes the list of substances with preservative action allowed for personal care...
On June 3, 2021, the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) published the Cosmetic Labeling Administrative Measures, which specify the labeling requirements and prohibited claims according to the Cosmetic Administration and Supervision Regulation...
On September 3, ECHA has opened a proposal for the addition of new substances to the list of candidates. Member States or ECHA can propose that a substance be identified as Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). This is done by preparing a dossier in accordance with...