On April 19 and 20, the working group meeting 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, the following mandates have been...
On April 29, 2022, the European Commission notified the WTO of the presentation of the Commission's Execution Decision. This document establishes rules for the application of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 about the glossary of common names of ingredients for use in the...
Intent for Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) has been submitted for Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium. Spain has submitted an intention for the classification of Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium with CAS: 89997-63-7 and EC: 289-699-3. It is proposed due to:...
On April 5, 2022, Brazil notified the WTO of Resolution number 629 on UV filters. On February 18, 2022, Brazil notified Resolution number 600 on permitted UV filters for personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes. Resolution number 629 contains provisions on...
The conclusion document regarding the evaluation of substances has been published. The substances that have undergone evaluation are the following: Octamethyltrisiloxane (EC 203-497-4, CAS 107-51-7). It was added to the CoRAP list in 2015 and assessed by Norway. The...
The European Commission has revised the information requirements for registering chemicals under REACH. The update of the REACH annexes clarifies the information that companies must submit in their registrations. It also makes ECHA's evaluation practices more...
The European Commission notified the WTO of the draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with regard to cosmetic ingredients in its Annexes. The measures proposed by the draft Commission Regulation are part of the regular and ongoing...
A harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) intent has been submitted for Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Propylparaben). Belgium has submitted an intention for the classification of Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate with CAS: 94-13-3 and EC: 202-307-7. The INCI name of this...
The Commission launched a public consultation on the upcoming targeted revision of the EU rules on cosmetic products. In line with the goals of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, stakeholder feedback is sought to improve existing provisions for the safety of...
On March 22, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met. The following points were discussed at the Working Group meeting: New dossiers have been received for nano Silica (Silica, Hydrated Silica, Silica Silylate and Silica Dimethyl Silylate). The following opinion...