The ECHA has announced that the RAC has adopted its opinion on the proposal for a harmonised classification of Resorcinol and has classified it as an endocrine disruptor for human health (ED HH 1, EUH380). The proposal to classify Resorcinol (CAS No. 108-46-3, EC No....
Following the harmonised classification proposal submitted by Germany in 2025, the RAC has adopted its opinion on Trifluoroacetic Acid, an ingredient used for its buffering function. The adopted reclassification of Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA; CAS No. 76-05-1, EC No....
RAC has adopted its opinion supporting the restriction of Octocrylene in cosmetic products due to environmental concerns. Octocrylene (CAS No. 6197-30-4, EC No. 228-250-8) is a UV filter widely used in sunscreens and other cosmetic products. According to the...
Indonesia has notified the WTO of a draft Decree of the Head of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) establishing guidelines for the implementation of the Halal Assurance System applicable to cosmetic products. The guidelines describe the criteria of...
On 27 and 28 May 2026, in Luxembourg, the SCCS held a meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients to make progress on the evaluation of scientific opinions and to review the status of ongoing dossiers. List of topics discussed: Draft Mandates: Phytonadione...