On February 18, 2022, Brazil notified the WTO of Resolution number 600, dated February 9, 2022. This Resolution establishes the list of allowed ultraviolet filters for personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes. In addition, it internalizes Resolution No....
On February 8 and 9, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on cosmetic ingredients took place. During the meeting, various points related to new mandates or information from DG Grow, draft opinions and comments on opinions were discussed. First of all, the following...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS of the cosmetic ingredient Citral on the sensitization endpoint is requested. Citral (CAS No. 5392-40-5, EC No. 226-394-6) with the chemical name ‘3,7-Dimethyl-2,6- octadienal’ is a mixture of neral and geranial, which are...
A harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) intent has been submitted for Heliotropine (Piperonal). Ireland has submitted an intent to classify Piperonal (CAS: 120-57-0), registered under the REACH regulation: Reproductive toxicity On January 6th, 2022, the...
A harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) intent has been submitted for Glycol (Ethane-1,2-diol). The Netherlands has submitted an intention for the classification of Ethane-1,2-diol (CAS: 107-21-1), registered under the REACH regulation: Suspected of damaging...
On February 11, 2022, the European Commission notified the WTO of the draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with regard to the use of nanomaterials. This draft measure is necessary to enact a ban on the use in cosmetic products of certain...
On February 4, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met to address issues that are currently in process. The following draft opinions were discussed at the Working Group meeting: Fullerenes: Letters to Notifiers were finalised and adopted by SCCS Silica: industry has...
On January 20, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met to address issues that are currently in process. The following draft opinions were discussed at the Working Group meeting: Fullerenes New dossiers received on Silica (nano) (Silica, Hydrated Silica, Silica...
Ireland has made a proposal for a harmonized classification of the ingredient Benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide, INCI name of the substance Dibenzoyl peroxide, with CAS 94-36-0, is used in cosmetics for its function as an oxidant. Currently, it is regulated within...
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment of Methylparaben as a substance with possible endocrine disrupting properties. General situation On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic...
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment of Benzyl Salicylate as a substance with possible endocrine disrupting properties. General situation On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on...
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment of Salicylic acid as a substance with possible endocrine disrupting properties. General situation On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic...