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...
Vietnam notified the WTO of a draft decree on the management of cosmetics that will replace and consolidate much of the country’s current regulatory framework for cosmetic products. The 78-page document establishes requirements for manufacturing, product notification,...
ECHA has announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of the ingredient MEK (butanone), conducted by Sweden under the CoRAP. This could result in the substance being classified as toxic to reproduction. The ingredient MEK, also known as butanone or...
Following the Final Scientific Opinion issued in April 2026, a corrigendum (SCCS/1687/25) has been adopted to clarify the use of the ingredient Silver as a colorant in cosmetic products. The purpose of this corrigendum is to amend the table in Appendix B, from which...
The United Kingdom has notified the WTO of the adoption of The Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, an amendment to the UK regulatory framework on the classification, labeling, and packaging of hazardous...
On 21 and 22 April 2026, in Luxembourg, the SCCS held the Working Group meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients to advance the assessment of scientific opinions and review the status of ongoing dossiers. List of topics discussed: Draft Mandates: DG GROW informed the experts...
The SCCS has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1698/26) on the use of the ingredient Acetophenone in cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission, the Preliminary Opinion on the safety of Acetophenone (CAS No. 98-86-2, EC No. 202-708-7),...
The European Commission has published a proposal to simplify the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), maintaining the planned implementation schedule and confirming that the regulation will move forward. No more delays: the EUDR will take effect in December...