ECHA maintains the largest chemicals database in the European Union (EU), combining industry-submitted data with information generated in the EU’s regulatory processes. ECHA CHEM is the new solution to share with the public the growing amount of information hosted by...
On January 25 and 26, 2024, the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) met. During this meeting, the following points were discussed: New mandates: • Exemption of O-Phenylphenol and its salts as a CMR (Carcinogenic,...
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) published, on January 26th, the informative note COS, 01/2024 regarding the cessation of commercialization and use of several batches of Orravan Distilled Water. These measures were ordered by the Government...
ECHA has submitted a recommendation to the European Commission to amend the entries in the Authorisation List (Annex XIV of REACH). ECHA recommends that the European Commission add a number of substances to the REACH Authorisation List. The addition of the proposed...
On December 19 and 20, 2023, the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) met. During this meeting, the following points were discussed: Draft opinions: Citral Acetylated vetiver oil Triphenylphosphate (TPP)...
On December 5, 2023, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group convened. During this meeting, the following points were addressed: Three coatings for TiO2 (nano) used as UV filters. Clarifications were requested from the applicant. Hydroxyapatite-HAP (nano) – submission...