Denmark has carried out an evaluation of the substance Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), widely used in cosmetics as a UV filter. Benzophenone-3 (CAS: 131-57-7 / EC: 205-031-5) is not currently included in Annex VI of the CLP with a harmonised classification. The proposal...
In California, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is proposing to include nail products containing triphenyl phosphate (TPhP)—including coatings and artificial nails—on the Priority Products List. This designation would apply to any nail product that contains TPhP as an intentionally added ingredient, residual, or contaminant.
Ukraine updates its regulations on cosmetic products to align with European Union legislation.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) reports that Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda have officially announced the adoption of a new regional technical standard for anti-aging cosmetic products. The statement, issued at the request of these five East African...
In July 2025, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) opened a public consultation on potential changes to the regulation of three key sunscreen filters: homosalate, oxybenzone (benzophenone-3), and benzophenone. Australia, which has the highest skin cancer...
On June 17, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a Draft Decree of Vietnam on Cosmetics Management, the main purpose of which is to ensure the protection of human health and safety.
The European Commission has launched a call for data on Phytonadione epoxide (Vitamin K oxide) (CAS: 25486-55-9 / EC: 247-022-9) under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The objective is to gather comprehensive scientific information to enable the Scientific Committee on...
Following the proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Talc (Mg₃H₂(SiO₃)₄) (CAS No. 14807-96-6 / EC No. 238-877-9), the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) adopted its opinion on 20 September 2024; it was subsequently published on 9 January 2025....
The SCCS has addressed the evaluation of hydroxyapatite in its nano-structured form, after reviewing the new data submitted by the applicant in their fourth submission. The preliminary opinion is expected by the end of March 2025.
REACH has received a new intention to identify this ingredient as a substance of very high concern (SVHC). The ingredient in question is Trisiloxane, CAS 107-51-7 and EC 203-497-4 with chemical name Octamethyltrisiloxane. This ingredient has reported uses in CosIng as...
El RAC publica su opinión sobre la propuesta de clasificación del ingrediente Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia, ext.) y Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia, essential oil). Polonia presentó el 17 de noviembre de 2022 un expediente CLH con una propuesta de...
On January 18, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The following preliminary views were discussed at the meeting: PAH-Hydroxyapatite (nano) Fullerenes In addition, work continues on the Nano Guide. The minutes of the meeting can be consulted at the...