The European Commission and Cosmetics Europe hand over more scientific information to the SCCS, so that it may give an evaluation on the safety of this ingredient on cosmetic products.
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Mandate for a cosmetic ingredient present in nail varnish
La Comisión Europea ha solicitado la opinión del SCCS sobre unos ingredientes empleados en lacas para uñas debido a dudas sobre su seguridad.
New mandate on a model for the risk assessment of skin sensitisation
A predictive model for the sensitisation potential of fragrances has been presented to the European Commission for a formal evaluation into the possible use of this as a valid method within the cosmetic industry.
A draft amendement has been published regarding siloxanes.
The presence of siloxanes was already subject to different regulations and scientific opinions. With theis new draft, it´s inclusion in a certain type of cosmetic products could be limited.
Amendment: Annex VI of the Cosmetic Product Regulation.
This amendment sets a new concentration limit to one of the existing UV filters used in cosmetic products, and sets a deadline for the industry to adapt.
Enmienda: Anexo III del Reglamento sobre Productos Cosméticos
This amendment affects a total of 17 ingredients, used as ingredients in hair dyes. New limits have been added to their concentration, limits and need to include cautionary statements.
Public consultation on fragrance ingredients.
A total of 6 ingredients dervied from three species of Tagetes have been included in a proposed modification for the anexes of Regulation 1223/2009. Following the formal procedure, the European Comission has opened a consultation period on the subject.
New public consultation from the European Comission
The European Comission has opened the public consultation period for the amendment of one of the Annexes of Regulation 1223/2009-
Call for data on cosmetic ingredients
The European Comission has launched a call for data campaign on a preservative used in cosmetic products due to issues raised related to its safety.
Two new mandates for cosmetic ingredients.
La Comisión Europea ha solicitado mediante mandato la opinión científica sobre dos ingredientes cosméticos, un colorante capilar y un filtro solar.
Four new mandates for cosmetic ingredients.
The European Comission has requested the SCCS’s opinion on 4 ingredients for use in cosmetic products.
European Comission report on the use of claims in cosmetic products.
After the different Member States have examined the behaviour and compliance of the cosmetic market regarding product claims, during 2014 and 2015, the European Comission has brought together a report detailing the results.