Brussels, February 21, 2025 – The European Commission has launched a Call for Evidence to gather information and opinions on the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC 1223/2009) to assess its effectiveness and potential improvements. This evaluation process, running from...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion on the safety of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) in cosmetic products, in response to a request from the European Commission. On October 2, 2024, a request for an opinion was submitted to the SCCS. The...
On January 22, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) received a mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Thimerosal and Phenylmercuric salts as preservatives in cosmetic products. Although mercury and its compounds are generally...
On January 22, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) received a mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) in cosmetic products. The SCCS must determine the maximum safe concentration of Cannabidiol and the safe...
Austria has submitted a harmonized classification proposal for the ingredient Aminomethyl Propanol (2-Amino-2-Methylpropanol). The ingredient Aminomethyl Propanol (CAS: 124-68-5, EC: 204-709-8) is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its function as a pH...
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS), in collaboration with the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with Parliament, has launched the automatic processing of the Hague Apostille for Free Sale Certificates (CLV) and Export...
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has taken on new responsibilities in identifying and controlling chemicals in packaging materials under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which comes into force today. As a first step, ECHA will conduct a study for...