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...
Legal Cosmetic Area
Acetylated Vetiver Oil – Preliminar Opinion
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...
Hexyl Salicylate – Final Opinion
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...
Nanomaterials reunion
TiO2 new coatings. The Applicant sent reply to the SCCS letter. The WG will continue drafting the opinion with the current data. Hydroxyapatite (HAP). Some clarification has been received but there are some open questions. The Secretariat sent Email to the Applicant...
The AEMPS conducts market control actions vis-à-vis seven sunscreens
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), has learned, through a study carried out by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU), of alleged non-compliance in the labeling of seven sunscreens. The AEMPS, as the competent authority in controlling...
On March 27, 2024, the 7th plenary meeting of the SCCS took place
Based on the agenda proposed for the plenary meeting, the following points have been discussed On the one hand, the following mandates were discussed: Ethyl Tafluprostamide’ (DDDE) Methylamido-Dihydro-Noralfaprostal (MDN) Isopropyl Cloprostenate (IPCP) Salicylic acid...
Classification and Labeling Intentions (CLH) – Sodium Fluoride
The Classification and Labeling Intentions Register (CLH) to Outcome lists the intentions and proposals received by ECHA for a new harmonized classification and labeling of Sodium Fluoride, a REACH-registered ingredient. According to the harmonized classification and...
New properties of concern – Resorcinol
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...
Clasification intention (CLH) – Hexamethylindanopyran
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...
Consultation on harmonized classification and labeling
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...
Creation of a Cosmetics Europe consortium to study Octocrylene
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...
Publication of EU Regulation 2024/996 that modifies EC Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetic products
Publication of Commission 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...






