On May 15 and 16 of 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Draft opinion: Silver Zinc Zeolite TiO2 – Scientific advice on oral and inhalation cosmetic products Methylparaben Butylparaben ...
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published its fifth report on the use of alternatives to animal testing for the REACH Regulation. Under the REACH regulation, testing on vertebrate animals is only allowed as a last resort. ECHA promotes non-animal testing...
The draft of the Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the use of nanomaterials is published. This draft regulates the use of different nanomaterials in cosmetic products. These...
EFPIA and ECHA publish more data to help develop alternative methods to animal testing. This initiative, focused on the publication of data on chemical products, is a cooperation between EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutical Associations and Industries) and...
The SCCS has published the preliminary opinion on the exposure of children to Methyl Salicylate. In opinion SCCS/1633/21, the Committee concluded that methyl salicitate in toothpaste is safe for children under 6 years of age when used up to a maximum concentration of...
The SCCS publishes the 12th Revision of the Notes of Guidance for the testing of cosmetic ingredients and their safety. Update – 15 February 2024: Corrigendum of the 12ª revision of the Notes of Guidance. At the beginning of 2021, the 11th revision of the Notes of...
SCCS scientific opinion is requested on the safety of using HC Blue 18 (B122) hair dye as a cosmetic ingredient. In 2014, the Commission received an industry dossier to support the safe use of HC Blue 18 (B122) in cosmetic products. In the corresponding initial...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano). On June 29, 2021, the Commission requested the SCCS to carry out a safety evaluation of Fullerenes and...
On April 17 and 18, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: New mandates have been approved: Bentophenone-1 Bentophenone-4 Triphenyl Phosphate Draft opinion: Silver Zinc Zeolite TiO2 -...
On April 24, 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 - Information exchange on TiO2 and SCCS Mandate on TiO2 (not-nano). Article on NMs...
A series of measures are proposed that will modify the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 applicable in Great Britain. In this way, «the Cosmetics Regulations» that apply in England, Wales and Scotland are modified. The UK Department of Business and Commerce, which is...
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling associated with 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate. The INCI name of the substance is Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. The hazard classes were evaluated and concluded by the submitter of the dossier in his...