Legal Cosmetic Area
New titanium dioxide coating (nanometric form) – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments on a new titanium dioxide coating in nanometer form. On November 20, 2023, an SCCS request for an opinion was sent to evaluate the Titanium Dioxide coating in nanometric form. The opinion of the SCCS was...
Titanium dioxide – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published the final opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide. In this opinion, the SCCS evaluates Titanium Dioxide for use in oral cosmetic products. In this opinion, the SCCS concluded the following: The information provided is not sufficient to exclude...
D4, D5 and D6 – Regulation 2024/1328
Regulation (EU) 2024/1328 amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals has been published. The publication of this Regulation affects Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane- D4 (CAS: 556-67-2),...
7th SCCS Plenary Meeting
On March 27, 2024, the 7th Plenary Meeting of the SCCS took place. Of the points raised on the meeting agenda, the following were discussed: On the one hand, the following mandates were discussed: Salicylic acid – exposure to children Butylparaben – exposure to...
Publication of EU Regulation 2024/858 amending EC Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetic products
Publication of EU Regulation 2024/858 amending EC Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetic products with regard to the use of nanomaterials styrene/acrylate copolymer, sodium acrylate/styrene copolymer, copper, colloidal copper, hydroxyapatite, gold , colloidal gold,...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On April 25 and 26, 2024, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: Preliminary opinions open to comments: Acetylated vetiver oil (AVO) Microsilver – CMR exemption Triphenylphosphate (TPP) Citral Opinion...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On May 6, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The following points were discussed at the meeting: Preliminary opinion on new TiO2 coatings. Applicant's proposal on Synthetic Amorphous Silica (SAS). Discussion of the data sent by the applicants about...
Resorcinol – Proposal on harmonized classification and labeling (CLH)
France has made a harmonized classification proposal on the ingredient Resorcinol. The ingredient Resorcinol, with CAS 108-46-3 and EC 203-5852, is used in cosmetics for its function as an antioxidant. denaturant, hair colorant or perfuming agent. Currently, it is...
Diethyl succinate – ECHA, test proposal
ECHA proposes to carry out tests to evaluate the toxicity of Diethyl succinate. Mainly emollient ingredient with other cosmetic functions such as plasticizer, solubilizer and also used in perfumery to help improve odor. ECHA plans to carry out trials on Oral Toxicity...
Acetylated Vetiver Oil – Preliminar Opinion
The SCCS has published an Opinion regarding the safety of Acetylated Vetiver Oil (AVO) in sprayable products with the following conclusions: Having considered the data provided concerning inhalation toxicity and aggregate exposure, the SCCS considers Acetylated...
Hexyl Salicylate – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published the Final Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate, an ingredient considered CMR Class 2 with potential endocrine disrupting properties. In Opinion it publishes a table detailing different concentrations at which it is considered safe depending on its...
Nanomaterials reunion
TiO2 new coatings. The Applicant sent reply to the SCCS letter. The WG will continue drafting the opinion with the current data. Hydroxyapatite (HAP). Some clarification has been received but there are some open questions. The Secretariat sent Email to the Applicant...