The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Methylparaben. Methylparaben (CAS No 99-76-3, EC No 202-785-7) is the ester of methyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid and is used in cosmetics as a fragrance or preservative. Methylparaben is currently...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Butylparaben. Butylparaben (CAS 94-26-8, EC 202-318-7) is the ester of butyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid and is used in cosmetics as a fragrance or preservative. Butylparaben is currently regulated...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS is requested on the safety of the use of Acetylated Vetiver Oil in sprayable cosmetic products. Acetylated Vetiver Oil (AVO) is produced for the fragrance industry by distilling fresh or dried Viviera roots. Typical cosmetic...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on the use of aluminum in cosmetic products is requested. The safety of Aluminum and its compounds, as cosmetic ingredients, has been evaluated on several occasions. After the issuance of the final opinion of the SCCS on this...
ECHA presents a number of substances and hazard parameters for which information and scientific studies are requested. The ingredients used in cosmetics on which the test proposal is made are named below: 4-methylpentan-2-one (INCI: MIBK) Butene Diisononyl adipate...
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation will directly impact the cosmetics industry starting in December 2025, requiring companies to ensure that their products are deforestation-free. This particularly affects common ingredients such as palm oil, soy, and cocoa,...
In March 2022, the Commission proposed to update EU consumer law to ensure that consumers are protected and actively contribute to the green transition. This proposal gives more specific rules and complements the proposed changes to the Unfair Commercial Practices...
Call for data on the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) within the framework of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Cannabidiol (CAS: 13956-29-1) is currently used in cosmetics as an anti-sebum, antioxidant, skin conditioner or skin...
France has published a new edition of the guide on environmental claims. The objective of this edition is to provide information about how to give an environmental approach to a certain cosmetic service, product and/or its packaging. The guide establishes that for the...
On May 12, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Information on the Commission and members of the SCCS: TiO2 nano – Exchange of information on the possible mandate Preliminary opinions: Fullerenes...
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling of listed substances. Interested parties can follow the progress of a proposal through the CLH process, from the notification of intent to the adoption of the opinion of the Risk Assessment Committee...
The ingredient Triphenyl Phosphate is included in the ECHA List of substances with possible associated hazards. This List of substances with possible associated hazards is called a Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) and is evaluated by ECHA. If a substance is on...