The SCCS has published a final opinion on water-soluble Zinc Salts used in oral hygiene products. The preliminary opinion was published on July 4, 2023. The SCCS has calculated the aggregate exposure to water-soluble zinc salts through toothpaste at concentrations of...
The SCCS has published the final opinion on the safety of Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano). The preliminary opinion was published on May 8, 2023. In this opinion, the SCCS has not been able to conclude on the...
On October 23, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of the United Kingdom Government published the update on its labeling and packaging (CLP) regulations. This UK body has updated the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling) list for 98 chemical substances in...
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 (CLH) of...
On October 13, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the SPL Implementation Guide. Following the presentation of the draft of this guide a few months ago in the context of MoCRA, the final version has now been published. This SLP (Structured Product...
On October 12, France published an order that includes substances with endocrine-disrupting properties. The Order of September 28, 2023 has been published establishing the list of substances that have endocrine disrupting properties mentioned in I and II of article L....
On 5 October 2023, the Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published the process for managing substances classified as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for reproduction) under the United Kingdom Cosmetics Regulations (UK CR). Article 15 of the UK CR...
ECHA presents a series of substances and hazard parameters for which information and scientific studies are requested. Below are the ingredients used in cosmetics on which the test proposal is made: 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene (CAS: 95-63-6, INCI: TRIMETHYLBENZENE)...
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling of listed substances. The progress of a proposal can be tracked through the CLH process, from notification of intent to adoption of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) opinion. The ingredient collected in...
On September 14 and 15, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: Draft opinions discussed: TiO2 – Scientific advice on oral and inhalation cosmetic products. Triphenylphosphate (TPP) ...
On September 18, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: Information from the Commission and members of the SCCS: Hydroxypatite IV (nano) New coatings for TiO2 as UV filter (nano) MicroSilver Final...
The Commission Regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical Substances (REACH) has been published as regards synthetic polymer...