The SCCS publishes the Preliminary Opinion on the safety of Citral with the following conclusions: (1) In light of the data provided and taking under consideration the derived upper safe levels using QRA2 methodology for the sensitisation endpoint, does the SCCS...
In April 2023, the SCCS published a preliminary opinion open to comments on Benzophenone-4, after a year open to comments and evaluation, the Final Opinion has been published with the following conclusions. Focusing primarily on its endocrine disrupting potential, the...
Ingredient used as a plasticizer in nail products with potential endocrine disruptor properties. According to the data provided, the SCCS cannot conclude its safety at a maximum use of 5% of Triphenyl Phosphate since it cannot exclude its genotoxic potential. In this...
Last December the SCCS published the Preliminary Opinion on the safety of Aluminum, now it publishes the Final Opinion. The SCCS considers Aluminum to be safe in cosmetic products when used in: - Non-sprayable products at concentrations indicated in Tables 1 and 2 of...
ECHA proposes to carry out tests to evaluate the toxicity of Diethyl succinate. Mainly emollient ingredient with other cosmetic functions such as plasticizer, solubilizer and also used in perfumery to help improve odor. ECHA plans to carry out trials on Oral Toxicity...
The SCCS has published an Opinion regarding the safety of Acetylated Vetiver Oil (AVO) in sprayable products with the following conclusions: Having considered the data provided concerning inhalation toxicity and aggregate exposure, the SCCS considers Acetylated...
The SCCS has published the Final Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate, an ingredient considered CMR Class 2 with potential endocrine disrupting properties. In Opinion it publishes a table detailing different concentrations at which it is considered safe depending on its...
Publication of Comission Regulation (EU) 2024/996 of 3 April 2024 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the use of vitamin A, Alpha- Arbutin and Arbutin and certain substances with possible endocrine...
In light of the restriction intention notified by ANSES in October 2023, Cosmetics Europe is calling for interested companies to join a technical ingredient collaboration related to Octocrylene. The aim of the consortium is to identify information already available on...
Last September, ECHA opened a consultation on the classification and labeling of listed substances. Its cosmetic function and the proposed classification are included: Potassium Salt (INCI: POTASSIUM EDTMP - CAS: 34274-30-1): This ingredient is used in cosmetics as a...
The Classification and Labeling Intentions Register (CLH) lists intentions and proposals received by ECHA for harmonized classification and labeling new or revised versions of a substance. Following the data presented by France a few months ago and approved by the...
Ingredient widely used in personal care products. According to the harmonized classification and labeling (CLP) approved by the European Union, this substance is very toxic to aquatic life, is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and causes skin...