The recent update to the CLP Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2865) introduces significant changes impacting the classification, labeling, and packaging of chemical substances, with direct implications for the cosmetics industry.
Legal Cosmetic Area
UK – Final Opinion on Octocrylene
The SAG-CS has issued its final opinion on the use of octocrylene in cosmetic products as a sunscreen and UV stabilizer.
UK – Final Opinion on Dihydroxyacetone
The SAG-CS has published its final opinion on the use of dihydroxyacetone in cosmetic products, such as UV-free tanning products and hair dyes.
UK – Final Opinion on Benzophenone-3
The SAG-CS has issued its final opinion on the use of benzophenone-3 in cosmetic products such as sunscreen and UV stabilizers.
Hexyl Salicylate – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published the final opinion that reaffirms and adjusts its preliminary opinion from July on the safety of hexyl salicylate in cosmetic products for children under 3 years old.
SCCS plenary meeting
On October 25, 2024, the 9th SCCS plenary meeting took place in Luxembourg in a hybrid format.
Titanium Dioxide (nano) – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the use of titanium dioxide in nanoparticle form with the "Eclipse 70" coating, evaluated as a UV filter in cosmetic products applied to the skin. This review, adopted in October 2024, builds upon a previous preliminary...
Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the use of Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate, also known as o-Phenylphenol (OPP) and its sodium derivative, used as preservatives in cosmetics.
HC Yellow No.16 – Final Scientific Advice
The SCCS has published its final advice on the safety of the hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 (B123).
Acetylated Vetiver Oil – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the safety of Acetylated Vetiver Oil in spray cosmetic products.
Meeting of the Cosmetic Ingredients Working Group
On October 1 and 2, 2024, the SCCS Cosmetic Ingredients Working Group met.During this session, the following key points were addressed: Draft Opinions: Children's exposure to salicylic acid. Children's exposure to butylparaben. Prostaglandins and analogs. Ethylhexyl...
ATP 22 – Delegated Regulation 2024/2564
The European Commission approved Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564, ATP, which modifies Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.