The European Commission has published version 5.4 of the Borderline Manual on the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products (Art. 2(1)(A)), including new additions and clarifications in product regulation. The main changes include: New categories:...
ECHA and the authorities of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden have published progress on the restriction of PFAS in Europe.
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open for comments on the use of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate as a UV filter in cosmetic products.
On October 24, 2024, the SCCS Cosmetic Ingredients Working Group meeting was held in Luxembourg in a hybrid format.
On October 25, 2024, the SCCS held its 9th plenary meeting for the 2022-2026 period in Luxembourg, in a hybrid format. During the session, several key opinions were discussed and adopted.
An ECHA pilot project revealed that 6% of the cosmetic products inspected in 13 EEA countries contained hazardous substances prohibited by the POP and REACH regulations.
On November 6, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met in a virtual session.
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open for public comment on the use of Benzophenone-1 as a light stabilizer in cosmetic products. On October 25, 2024, the preliminary opinion was adopted, evaluating the safety of Benzophenone-1, a compound used as a UV...