The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Methyl Salicylate as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Methyl Salicylate, methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (CAS: 119-36-8 EC No: 204-317-7) is intended for use in fragrance blends and as a flavoring and soothing agent in oral care...
REACH has received a new intent to identify Melamine as a substance of very high concern (SVHC). Melamine appears in the database of the European Commission, CosIng, without classifying. On June 21, Germany presented the intention to identify the ingredient as a...
Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) intent has been submitted for spear mint oil. Sweden has submitted an intent to classify spear mint oil with CAS: 8008-79-5 and EC: 616-927-4. This ingredient is registered under REACH and is an active substance in plant...
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment of Methylparaben as a substance with possible endocrine disrupting properties. General situation On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic...
Regulation 2020/2081 comes into force, restricting the use of certain substances in tattoo inks or permanent makeup. Inks for tattoos and permanent makeup are considered personal care products and, in Spain, they are regulated by Royal Legislative Decree 1/2015, of...
On October 26-27, the 17th Plenary Meeting of the SCCS took place. The points discussed are the following: New mandates Scientific Advice on Homosalate Opinion about Butylparaben Hair dye C186 - Sodium bromothymol blue Feedback comments Methylsalicylate Lawsonia...
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment of Butylparaben as a substance with posible endocrine disrupting (ED) properties. Background On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review1 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic...
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a scientific advice on the safety of Homosalate as a UV-filter in cosmetic products. Background On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review1 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (‘Cosmetics...
On September 20, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met to discuss the issues that are currently in process. The Working Group discussed the following points at its last meeting: Draft opinions: HAA299 (nano) Fullerenes Information from the Commission and members of...
The Cosmetic Products Committee was consulted on the project amending annexes II, III and V of Regulation 1223/2009. The opinion of the committee regarding the approval consultation of the regulation project has been positive. We recall that this project aims to apply...
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion, open to comments, on the cosmetic ingredient Methyl salicylate. Previously, the Commission made a request for an opinion to the SCCS on Methyl salicylate with a deadline of June 2021. This ingredient has recently been...
The SCCS publishes its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Propylparaben (PP). On November 2nd, the preliminary version of the SCCS Opinion on the ingredient Porpylparaben (PP) was published. This ingredient is regulated as a preservative in a concentration up to...