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...
Legal Cosmetic Area
CLP – Proposal for the revision of Regulation 1272/2008
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...
Salicylic Acid – Preliminary opinion
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...
Packaging and waste – Proposal for revision of EU legislation
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,...
Methyl 2-Octynoate – Consultations on harmonized classification and labeling (CHL)
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...
Tea tree – Consultations on harmonized classification and labeling (CHL)
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:...