Legal Cosmetic Area
Methylparaben – Final Opinion
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published the final opinion on the safety of Methylparaben. The preliminary opinion from the SCCS was released on June 8. In this opinion, the use of Methylparaben as a preservative in cosmetic products is...
Titanium Dioxide – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments regarding Titanium Dioxide. On June 22, 2022, the SCCS received a request for an opinion for the evaluation of Titanium Dioxide. This request is based on the Commission asking the SCCS to reevaluate the...
Tea Tree – Opinión del RAC
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...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On November 21 and 22, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: On the one hand, the adoption of the mandate on Silver was addressed. Likewise, the file on Salicylates was discussed. On the other...
Silver – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
SCCS scientific opinion on silver as a cosmetic ingredient is sought. On November 21, 2023, the European Commission requested the scientific opinion on Silver. Silver (CAS: 7440-22-4, EC No.: 231-131-3) is an ingredient mainly used as a colorant (CI 77820) in...
Hydroxyapatite (nano) – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
SCCS scientific opinion is sought on Hydroxyapatite (nano) as a cosmetic ingredient. On November 20, 2023, the European Commission requested the scientific opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano). In previous assessments, the SCCS could not conclude on the safety of...
Titanium Dioxide (nano) – New mandate for Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate coating evaluation
SCCS scientific opinion is requested on a new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano). Specifically, the Commission mandates the new Titanium Dioxide (nano) coating, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate (CAS No. 30364-51-3, EC No. 250-151-3), as a UV filter in cosmetic products....
USA – Guide for the industry
The FDA has published Guidance for Industry. This guide includes the compliance policy for the registration of cosmetic product facilities and the listing of cosmetic products. And, it aims to help: Owners or operators of cosmetic product facilities, who are subject...
Classification and labeling intentions (CLH)
The Classification and Labeling Intentions Register (CLH) lists the intentions and proposals received by ECHA for a new or revised harmonized classification and labeling of a substance. On this occasion, a proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On November 10, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: It has been published: Fact sheet on nanomaterials. Final opinion on Fullerenes. And, the following points have been discussed: Hydroxyapatite...
UK – BHT Restriction
The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has published the final opinion on the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT). BHT is currently not subject to regulation under the UK Cosmetic Products...
UK – Kojic Acid Restriction
The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has published the final opinion on the use of Kojic Acid. Kojic Acid is currently not subject to regulation under the UK Cosmetic Products Regulations....