The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1685/25) on the use of Cannabidiol in cosmetic products. Following the mandate from the European Commission, the SCCS has published its preliminary opinion on the safety of...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1686/25) on the use of Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts in cosmetic products. Following a mandate from the European Commission, the SCCS has published its preliminary...
A new regulation in England bans the sale of wet wipes containing plastic in order to reduce pollution in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Wet wipes with plastic are a major source of waste and release microplastics when flushed down the toilet. According to UK Water...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Preliminary Scientific Advice (SCCS/1682/25) on the use of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) in cosmetic products. Following a mandate from the European Commission, the SCCS has published its...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1684/25) on the use of Basic Brown 16 (C009) in hair dye cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission, the SCCS has published its preliminary opinion...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1683/25) on the use of Basic Blue 99 (C059) in hair dye cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission, the SCCS has published its preliminary opinion...
France has submitted a Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient sodium fluoride. Sodium fluoride (CAS: 7681-49-4 / EC: 231-667-8) is an inorganic salt used in toothpastes and mouthwashes to prevent cavities, clean teeth, and help...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1681/25) on the use of Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil) as an ingredient in cosmetic products. Following the preliminary opinion published on 6 June 2025, the SCCS...
There have been two corrections to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, published recently. Correction of 6 November: On page 36, in the Annex, point 1 (adding entry 325 to Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009), the following is amended: for: Chemical Name/INN:...
Ukraine publishes a revision of its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products to align it with the EU’s Regulation 1223/2009. Ukraine has submitted a new notification to the WTO announcing a revision of its Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products, with the aim of...
The Council of the European Union has published its position on “Omnibus VI”. The Council of the European Union has published its position on “Omnibus VI”, a proposal aimed at simplifying various rules in the chemicals sector, including the CLP Regulation...
The SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety) has issued its Final Opinion on the ingredient Hexyl Salicylate in cosmetic products. Hexyl Salicylate (CAS: 6259-76-3 / EC: 228-408-6) is an aromatic ingredient widely used in perfumery and cosmetics for its...