The SCCS has approved the European Commission's Mandate to assess the safety of Cuminaldehyde, a fragrance ingredient used as a perfuming and skin conditioning agent. Cuminaldehyde (CAS No. 122-03-2, EC No. 204-527-4) is not currently regulated under Regulation (EC)...
The SCCS has approved the European Commission's Mandate to assess the safety of p-Cymene, a fragrance ingredient used as a perfuming agent and skin conditioning agent. The ingredient p-Cymene (CAS No. 99-87-6, EC No. 202-796-7) is not currently regulated under...
The JACOP 2025 project has published an update on the results of its first market surveillance cycle, which includes an evaluation of sunscreen products and day creams with SPF claims. JACOP 2025 is a European market surveillance project that brings together the...
Germany has submitted a CLH intention for Sorbic Acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid), an ingredient used as a preservative in cosmetic products. Sorbic Acid (CAS No. 110-44-1, EC No. 203-768-7) is currently listed in Annex V (list of permitted preservatives) to Regulation...
A total of 89 industry, consumer and environmental organisations have sent a joint letter to European Commission Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné, calling on the future European Product Act (EPA) to include measures to strengthen the accountability of...
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) has published an information note reminding stakeholders that the new fragrance allergen labelling requirements established by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 are now applicable. The measure expands the...
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) will enter into force on 12 August. Although most of its provisions will become applicable after an 18-month transitional period, this date marks the official start of the transition to the new EU...
The European Commission has notified the WTO of the draft Omnibus IX Regulation, which amends Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the use of certain substances in cosmetic products, including substances classified as...
The United Kingdom has published a corrigendum to notification G/TBT/N/GBR/118 concerning the forthcoming restriction of substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up under UK REACH.
On 25 June 2026, the SCCS held its 14th Plenary Meeting, during which several documents concerning cosmetic ingredients were discussed and adopted. The following topics were addressed: New requests, mandates and general information from DG GROW: One new mandate was...