The European Commission has published a new mandate requesting the SCCS to present an evaluation of new ingredients destined for use in hair dyes. This is the first step towards their inclusion on the approved list.
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Draft proposal on the amendment of Regulation 1223/2009
The European Commission intends to clarify the legal status of many ingredients through an amendment to Regulation 1223/2009, that will significantly increase the number of ingredients that are prohibited or restricted for use in cosmetic produts.
Amendment to Annex IV of Regulation 1223/2009
An amendement to the Regulation on cosmetic products will limit the presence of a colouring ingredient included in Annex IV, following the restrictions established by the SCCS.
New request for a scientific opinion from the SCCS
The European Comission has requested a new opinion from the SCCS for a sunscreen ingredient. This UV filter has been assesed in the past, but resulting in unconclusive or insufficient data presented.
Update to the technical guidelines on cosmetic claims.
This technical guide for the practical application of the common criteria on cosmetic claims has been updated, and we bring you the news.
Update to Annexes II and III of European Regulation 1223/2009
Annexes II and III have been modified to update the legal status of three new substances. One of them is a recognised allergen, which will no longer will be needed to be declared on the product label, but will stop being safe for use in cosmetic products.
Draft: amendment to Annexes II and III of the European Regulation.
After several opinions from the SCCS and their revisions, these ingredients have been included in a new draft that prohibits and restricts their presence in cosmetic products.
Amendment to Annex V of the European Regulation 1223/2009.
The allowed concentration of a cosmetic preservative has been reviewed. An amendment to the Europan Regulation has been published and will enter into force in the next few days.
New request for a scientific opinion on the use of a preservative.
This ingredient comes with a troubled past. It has always been subject of several evaluations in order to determine its safety for use in cosmetic products, This new mandate intends to do the same, with added limits.
Catalogue of nanomaterials used in cosmetic products.
The use of nanomaterials in cosmetic products is being monitored through the use of the CPNP. The European Commission has gathered this information and published this catalogue.
REACH: alternatives to animal testing
The ECHA has published a report on the current use of alternatives to animal testing in the REACH registration process. An interesting read from the cosmetic perspective.
New public consultation from the European Commission
The European Commission has opened a public consultation in order to introduce changes and restrictions to the use of several ingredients, including an ingredient used as a preservative.