The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Methyl Salicylate as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Methyl Salicylate, methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (CAS: 119-36-8 EC No: 204-317-7) is intended for use in fragrance blends and as a flavoring and soothing agent in oral care...
On December 19, the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council was published amending Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 on the classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The European Green Deal provides for the...
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion, open for comment, on the cosmetic ingredient Salicylic Acid. Previously, the Commission made a request for an opinion to the SCCS on Salicylic Acid as a possible endocrine disruptor. Salicylic acid (CAS No 69-72-7, EC No...
The proposal for the revision of the European Union legislation on packaging and packaging waste has been published. This proposal on packaging is included in the Strategy of the European Union on sustainability. The proposal has three main objectives. The first,...
A harmonized classification and labeling intent (CLH) has been submitted for Methyl oct-2-ynoate (Methyl 2-Octynoate). Denmark has submitted an intent for the classification of Methyl oct-2-ynoate (Methyl 2-Octynoate) with CAS: 111-12-6 and EC: 203-836-6. It is...
A harmonized classification and labeling intent (CLH) has been submitted for Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). Poland has submitted an intention for the classification of Melaleuca alternifolia, ext. Melaleuca alternifolia, essential oil; tea tree oil with CAS:...
On November 21 and 22, the SCCS cosmetic ingredients working group meeting took place. During the meeting, various points related to new mandates and opinions were discussed. In relation to the mandates or information of DG GROW, HC blue 18 – Hair dye. A new dossier...
On November 17, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on methodologies took place. Various topics were discussed at this meeting. As the focal point of the meeting, contributions to the 12th revision of the SCCS Guidance Notes were submitted. Completion is scheduled...
Titanium Dioxide, classification annulled in the Court of Justice of the European Union in relation to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/2017. The Court annuls the aforementioned Commission Delegated Regulation of 2019 as regards the harmonized classification...
On November 16, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The following draft opinions were discussed at the meeting of the Working Group: Fullerenes (nano) Hydroxyapatite (nano) And, the SAS (nano) mandate draft. The minutes of the meeting can be consulted at the...
On November 17, 2022, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the presentation of a Draft Regulation aimed at prohibiting or regulating substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR). The draft...
Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 of November 10, 2022, which modifies Regulation 1223/2009, has been published. Regulation 2022/2195 is the consolidation of the bill published in June 2022. This update modifies Regulation 1223/2009 regarding the use of Butylated...