On July 18 and 19, the meeting of the SCCS cosmetic ingredients working group 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...
The UK Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) would like to invite interested parties to submit scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients. The UK is in the process of evaluating the safety of different ingredients used in...
The European Commission notified the WTO of the modification of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 regarding the use of formaldehyde in cosmetic products. Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0) is currently classified as a carcinogen and skin sensitizer. The use of this substance is...
On June 10, the SCCS reviewed its final ruling on Kojic Acid. The ingredient in question is used as a skin lightening agent in cosmetic products. The final opinion on this Kojic Acid ingredient was published in March 2022. In this opinion the SCCS ruled that the 1%...
The European Commission through the new Regulation 2022/1176, modifies Annex VI of Regulation 1233/2009 on cosmetic products in relation to Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene. After the publication of the draft in March 2022, Regulation 2022/1176 is now notified, which...
The International Fragrance Association has launched a consultation period on the latest update to its safe use programme, the IFRA Standards. The consultation, is the 51st Amendment to the IFRA Standards, is open until November 30, 2022. Documents included in the...