Legal Cosmetic Area
AEMPS – New functionality in the CERTCOS_CLV application to speed up the processing of certificates for free sale of cosmetics
In order to facilitate the management of cosmetics exporting companies, the AEMPS reports a new function in the CERTCOS_CLV application, now available on the AEMPS electronic headquarters. This new function allows up to four applications to be grouped in the same...
Corrigendum of the 12ª revision of the Notes of Guidance
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) publishes a corrigendum to the 12th revision of the guidance notes for the testing of cosmetic ingredients and their safety assessment. The Notes of Guidance (NoG) have been reviewed and updated with emphasis on the...
Notification of a new adaptation to the CLP regulation.
The European Union transmitted to the WHO a draft Regulation that constitutes the 22nd ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress) of the CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging of Substances) Regulation. The purpose of this draft proposal for an...
ECHA launches a new database: ECHA CHEM
ECHA maintains the largest chemicals database in the European Union (EU), combining industry-submitted data with information generated in the EU’s regulatory processes. ECHA CHEM is the new solution to share with the public the growing amount of information hosted by...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On January 25 and 26, 2024, the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) met. During this meeting, the following points were discussed: New mandates: • Exemption of O-Phenylphenol and its salts as a CMR (Carcinogenic,...
The AEMPS (Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices) reports the cessation of commercialization and use of several batches of Orravan Distilled Water.
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) published, on January 26th, the informative note COS, 01/2024 regarding the cessation of commercialization and use of several batches of Orravan Distilled Water. These measures were ordered by the Government...
ECHA – Recommendation for inclusion in the Authorisation and Consultation List
ECHA has submitted a recommendation to the European Commission to amend the entries in the Authorisation List (Annex XIV of REACH). ECHA recommends that the European Commission add a number of substances to the REACH Authorisation List. The addition of the proposed...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On December 19 and 20, 2023, the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) met. During this meeting, the following points were discussed: Draft opinions: Citral Acetylated vetiver oil Triphenylphosphate (TPP)...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On December 5, 2023, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group convened. During this meeting, the following points were addressed: Three coatings for TiO2 (nano) used as UV filters. Clarifications were requested from the applicant. Hydroxyapatite-HAP (nano) – submission...
Silver Zinc Zeolite – Final Opinion
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published the final opinion on the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite. The preliminary opinion from the SCCS was released on April 4. This opinion takes into account the classification as Toxic for Reproduction Cat.2....
Aluminium – Preliminary opinion
Based on the available information, the SCCS concludes in the opinion SCCS/1662/23 that aluminum compounds are safe when used: In non-sprayable product categories at the maximum levels indicated in Table 1 (included in the attached opinion at the final link). In...
Benzophenone-4 – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published a preliminary opinion open for comments on Benzophenone-4. On April 17, 2023, a request for an opinion was sent to the SCCS for the assessment of Benzophenone-4. The SCCS was asked to provide an opinion...