On September 21, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met. The following draft opinions were discussed at the Working Group meeting: Fullerenes (nano) Hydroxyapatite (nano) SAS(nano) Also, the guide on nanomaterials has been revised. The minutes of the meeting can be...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS is requested on Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt as a cosmetic ingredient.20 Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine (A165) (CAS: 73793-79-0) and its dihydrochloride salt are intended to be used as hair dye....
On September 15, 2022, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the presentation of a Draft Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the labeling of fragrance allergens in...
On August 30, the European Commission published the draft regulation amending Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical products (REACH) with...
On September 15, 2022, the European Commission approved Regulation 2022/1531, which modifies Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the use of certain substances in cosmetic products. classified as carcinogenic,...
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredients Genistein and Daidzein. Genistein and Daidzein are isoflavones, with the cosmetic functionalities of skin conditioning, antioxidant, and skin protectant. Currently, they are not regulated by the...
On September 7 and 8, the meeting of the SCCS cosmetic ingredients working group took place. During the meeting various points related to new mandates and opinions were discussed. First, the mandate on the hair dye ingredient Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine (A165)...
On September 6, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on methodologies took place. Various topics were discussed at this meeting. First, contributions to the 12th revision of the SCCS Notes of Guidance were submitted. Also, an information presentation on Threshold of...
The transition period is extended to comply with certain points of the British regulation. The following changes have taken place in the guidance on regulations that apply to cosmetic products supplied in or to Great Britain; Extension of a period of five years, until...
The deadline for collecting signatures for a Europe without animal testing, promoted within the EU citizens' initiatives, has passed. The organizations that raised the initiative ask the European Commission to take the following measures: Protect and strengthen the...