On January 23, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on HC Red No. 18 (B124, CAS No. 1444596-49-9), a colorant used in hair dye formulations. This evaluation follows the second submission of the ingredient for review. Key...
On January 21-22, 2025, the SCCS held a key meeting in Luxembourg on cosmetic ingredients. Preliminary opinions were discussed on Tea Tree Oil, DHHB, BHA, Benzophenone-2 and -5, and Prostaglandins, with texts adopted for future revisions. Opinions approved for...
On December 3, 2024, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) announced Denmark’s intention to submit an evaluation for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of geraniol (EC 203-377-1, CAS 106-24-1), an aromatic compound widely used in fragrances and cosmetic...
On January 20, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its preliminary opinion on the safety of Methyl Salicylate (CAS No. 119-36-8, EC No. 204-317-7) concerning child exposure. The public consultation will remain open until February 17,...
On January 20, 2025, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a public consultation on the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol), a substance used in cosmetic formulations, hair dyes, and pharmaceutical products. This...
On January 13, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its preliminary opinion on the safety of Salicylic Acid (CAS No. 69-72-7, EC No. 200-712-3) concerning child exposure. The public consultation will be open until March 10, 2025. Key...
On December 10, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) organized a scientific workshop in Brussels to discuss the future of Next-Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA), focusing on cosmetic ingredients and animal-free methods. Key Findings: NAMs in...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published a preliminary opinion on the safety of butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7) in the context of its use as a preservative in cosmetic products intended for children. Safety Conclusions: The...
On January 9, 2025, ECHA updated the status of the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) process for acetophenone, a substance used as a fragrance and stabilizer in cosmetics. The public consultation for this substance took place from October 2 to December 1,...
On December 17 and 18, 2024, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients was held in Luxembourg. During the sessions, several agenda items were discussed, including: Preliminary Opinions and Key Topics: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree Leaf Oil):...
On January 9, 2025, ECHA adopted the opinion of the Risk Assessment Committee on the harmonized classification and labeling of Octyl Methoxycinnamate, a UV filter widely used in sunscreen products. The public consultation on this compound began on March 4, 2024, and...
On January 7, 2025, the classification intent status for Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA (ethyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate) and its derivatives, compounds that act as UV filters in sunscreens, was updated. Spain initially submitted the proposal on November 16, 2020, and the...