The SCCS has published the final opinion on Sodium Bromothymol Blue. On October 28, 2022, a Preliminary Opinion was issued on this ingredient where it was concluded that its safety could not be assessed based on the data provided. In the current opinion on the...
The European Chemicals Agency requests scientific and technical information on the manufacture, marketing and use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The deadline for the issuance of this information is before September 25, 2023. On February 7,...
The formal results of the vote on the Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the labeling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products have been published. On September 15, 2022, the European...
A proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council to the WTO on packaging and packaging waste has been published. The proposal on packaging and waste modifies Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904 and abolish Directive 94/62/EC....
The authorities and ECHA promote a project, applicable in the European Union, for compliance with the duties and responsibilities of REACH authorization. One of ECHA's priorities is to address data that does not meet REACH requirements. Along these lines, it has...
On February 27 of 2023, a meeting of the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials was held. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Information on the Commission and members of the SCCS: Clarification regarding the Opinion on TiO2 (2013) Preliminary opinions:...
On February 22 and 23, a meeting of the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients was held. The following points were discussed at this meeting: New mandates and information from DG GROW: GROW call for salicylates data Draft opinion: Citral Silver zinc zeolite TiO2 –...
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling of listed substances. The hazard classes associated with each substance were evaluated and concluded by the submitter of the dossier in his proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH), these...
The European Commission notifies the WTO of the draft of the 19th adaptation of the CLP that will be adopted in the last quarter of this year. The notification of the draft Delegated Regulation constitutes the 19th ATP (Adaptation to technical and scientific progress)...
The European Commission opened an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to France. In this infringement procedure, the Commission asks France to ensure that its waste labeling requirements and sorting instructions comply with the principle of...
ECHA presents a number of substances and hazard parameters for which information and scientific studies are requested. Studies on Xylene are requested to justify the toxicity for reproduction. The following link lists the substances along with the hazard for which...
The Government of Canada opens a consultation on the Regulations that modify certain aspects of cosmetic ingredients. The Government of Canada is moving forward with plans to make health protection information easily accessible to Canadians. Specifically, their plans...