Legal Cosmetic Area
Methyl Salicylate – New mandate for evaluation
The SCCS is requested to provide a scientific opinion on the ingredient Methyl Salicylate.
Hexamethylindanopyran – Proposal on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH)
France has made a proposal for harmonised classification of the ingredient Hexamethylindanopyran.
PFAS – Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
This Commission Regulation of 19 September 2024 amends the REACH Regulation as regards undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and PFHxA-related substances.
Working Group Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
On September 3 and 4, 2024, the SCCS Cosmetic Ingredients Working Group met.
Cannabidiol – Proposal on harmonized classification and labelling (CLH)
France has made a proposal for a harmonised classification of the ingredient Cannabidiol.
Hydroxycitronellal – Consultations on harmonized classification and labelling (CLH)
The Netherlands has made a proposal for a harmonised classification of the ingredient Hydroxycitronellal.
Asbestos – Request for information (Talc)
ECHA requests information on the presence of asbestos. A call for evidence is being launched to collect information on minerals and natural products with unintentional presence of asbestos. Data on identified exposure and risks of the substances in question are also...
Trisiloxane – Proposal to identify as SVHC
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...
Decyl Alcohol – Proposal for Harmonized Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Poland has made a proposal for harmonised classification of the ingredient Decyl Alcohol.
Citral – Final opinion
SCCS final opinion on Citral as a cosmetic ingredient has been published.
Diacetone Alcohol – Proposal for harmonized classification and labelling (CLH)
France has made a proposal for a harmonised classification of the ingredient Diacetone Alcohol.
Hydrogen Peroxide – Proposal for harmonized classification and labelling (CLH)
Finland has made a proposal for a harmonised classification of the ingredient Hydrogen Peroxide.