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 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 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 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...
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....
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...
Cosmetics Europe has published Guidelines on Fragrance Allergen Requirements. This guide arises in the context of the new regulation on the labeling of 'fragrance allergens'. This is Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No...
The draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council is published. Approval of the draft regulation amending Regulation 1223/2009 with respect to Vitamin A, Alpha-Arbutin and Arbutin, and certain...
The draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council is published. The draft regulation amending Regulation 1223/2009 with regard to the use of nanomaterials has been published. The measures proposed in...
A new update of the Borderline Manual on the scope of the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 (ART. 2(1)(A)) has been published, with important changes in the definition and classification of cosmetic products. Version 5.3 introduces two new product categories:...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments on Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165). In September 2022, a request for opinion was sent to the SCCS requesting to evaluate the safety of Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine...
The SCCS has published the final opinion on the safety of Benzyl Salicylate. The preliminary opinion was published on June 13, 2023. In this opinion, the SCCS concluded the maximum concentrations of Benzyl Salicylate considered safe taking into account concerns...