On November 21 and 22, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: On the one hand, the adoption of the mandate on Silver was addressed. Likewise, the file on Salicylates was discussed. On the other...
SCCS scientific opinion on silver as a cosmetic ingredient is sought. On November 21, 2023, the European Commission requested the scientific opinion on Silver. Silver (CAS: 7440-22-4, EC No.: 231-131-3) is an ingredient mainly used as a colorant (CI 77820) in...
SCCS scientific opinion is requested on a new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano). Specifically, the Commission mandates the new Titanium Dioxide (nano) coating, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate (CAS No. 30364-51-3, EC No. 250-151-3), as a UV filter in cosmetic products....
SCCS scientific opinion is sought on Hydroxyapatite (nano) as a cosmetic ingredient. On November 20, 2023, the European Commission requested the scientific opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano). In previous assessments, the SCCS could not conclude on the safety of...
The FDA has published Guidance for Industry. This guide includes the compliance policy for the registration of cosmetic product facilities and the listing of cosmetic products. And, it aims to help: Owners or operators of cosmetic product facilities, who are subject...
The Classification and Labeling Intentions Register (CLH) lists the intentions and proposals received by ECHA for a new or revised harmonized classification and labeling of a substance. On this occasion, a proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CHL) of...
On November 10, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: It has been published: Fact sheet on nanomaterials. Final opinion on Fullerenes. And, the following points have been discussed: Hydroxyapatite...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Hexyl Salicylate. On February 13, 2023, a request for opinion was sent to the SCCS requesting to evaluate the safety of Hexyl Salicylate as a substance that ECHA RAC recommended classifying as...
The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has published the final opinion on the use of Kojic Acid. Kojic Acid is currently not subject to regulation under the UK Cosmetic Products Regulations....
The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has published the final opinion on the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT). BHT is currently not subject to regulation under the UK Cosmetic Products...
The 6th Plenary Meeting of the SCCS for the period 2022-2026 will take place on October 20. At this meeting an agenda is proposed with the topics that will be discussed. On the one hand, the following mandates will be addressed: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate...
On October 25, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: On the one hand, the draft opinions discussed were addressed: Titanium Dioxide. Scientific advice on oral and inhalation cosmetic products....