Legal Cosmetic Area
Sodium chlorite – Classification and labelling 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...
USA – Labeling Guide
On October 13, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the SPL Implementation Guide. Following the presentation of the draft of this guide a few months ago in the context of MoCRA, the final version has now been published. This SLP (Structured Product...
France – Endocrine disruptors list
On October 12, France published an order that includes substances with endocrine-disrupting properties. The Order of September 28, 2023 has been published establishing the list of substances that have endocrine disrupting properties mentioned in I and II of article L....
UK – OPSS publishes the CMR management process
On 5 October 2023, the Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published the process for managing substances classified as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for reproduction) under the United Kingdom Cosmetics Regulations (UK CR). Article 15 of the UK CR...
Test proposal
ECHA presents a series of substances and hazard parameters for which information and scientific studies are requested. Below are the ingredients used in cosmetics on which the test proposal is made: 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene (CAS: 95-63-6, INCI: TRIMETHYLBENZENE)...
Consultation on harmonized classification and labeling
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling of listed substances. The progress of a proposal can be tracked through the CLH process, from notification of intent to adoption of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) opinion. The ingredient collected in...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On September 14 and 15, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: Draft opinions discussed: TiO2 – Scientific advice on oral and inhalation cosmetic products. Triphenylphosphate (TPP) ...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On September 18, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: Information from the Commission and members of the SCCS: Hydroxypatite IV (nano) New coatings for TiO2 as UV filter (nano) MicroSilver Final...
Microplastics – Regulation 2023/2055 amending the REACH Regulation
The Commission Regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical Substances (REACH) has been published as regards synthetic polymer...
Consultation on harmonized classification and labeling
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling of listed substances. The progress of a proposal can be followed through the CLH process, from notification of intent to adoption of the opinion of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC). The ingredients...
Methyl salicylate – Final opinion
The SCCS has published the final opinion on children's exposure to Methyl Salicylate. The preliminary opinion was published on May 16. In opinion SCCS/1633/21, the Committee concluded that Methyl Salicytate in toothpaste is safe for children under 6 years of age...
CLH registration of intentions
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. The progress of a proposal can be followed through the CLH process, from...