On October 5 and 6, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on cosmetic ingredients took place. During this meeting various points related to new mandates or information from DG Grow, draft opinions and comments on opinions were discussed. The following mandates were...
On October 14, the European Union notified the WTO of a draft regulation aimed at introducing new restrictions on the use of two UV filters, Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene. The draft Commission Regulation aims at amending the existing restrictions for Benzophenone-3...
On October 14, the European Union notified the WTO of a draft regulation aimed at introducing changes in the labeling rules for cosmetic products that appear in Annex V and release formaldehyde. The draft Commission Regulation aims at amending the existing provision...
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment of Butylparaben as a substance with posible endocrine disrupting (ED) properties. Background On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review1 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic...
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a scientific advice on the safety of Homosalate as a UV-filter in cosmetic products. Background On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review1 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (‘Cosmetics...
On 4 October 2021, the Commission published an inception impact assessment for the targeted revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation to meet the objectives of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. The deadline to provide comments is 1 November 2021. The...