Legal Cosmetic Area
Aluminum – Request for opinion
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on the use of aluminum in cosmetic products is requested. The safety of Aluminum and its compounds, as cosmetic ingredients, has been evaluated on several occasions. After the issuance of the final opinion of the SCCS on this...
Testing Proposal
ECHA presents a number of substances and hazard parameters for which information and scientific studies are requested. The ingredients used in cosmetics on which the test proposal is made are named below: 4-methylpentan-2-one (INCI: MIBK) Butene Diisononyl adipate...
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR)
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation will directly impact the cosmetics industry starting in December 2025, requiring companies to ensure that their products are deforestation-free. This particularly affects common ingredients such as palm oil, soy, and cocoa,...
Proposal – Green Claims Directive
In March 2022, the Commission proposed to update EU consumer law to ensure that consumers are protected and actively contribute to the green transition. This proposal gives more specific rules and complements the proposed changes to the Unfair Commercial Practices...
Cannabidiol – Information request
Call for data on the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) within the framework of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Cannabidiol (CAS: 13956-29-1) is currently used in cosmetics as an anti-sebum, antioxidant, skin conditioner or skin...
France – Guide on environmental claims
France has published a new edition of the guide on environmental claims. The objective of this edition is to provide information about how to give an environmental approach to a certain cosmetic service, product and/or its packaging. The guide establishes that for the...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On May 12, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Information on the Commission and members of the SCCS: TiO2 nano – Exchange of information on the possible mandate Preliminary opinions: Fullerenes...
Consultation on harmonized classification and labeling
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling of listed substances. Interested parties can follow the progress of a proposal through the CLH process, from the notification of intent to the adoption of the opinion of the Risk Assessment Committee...
Substance evaluation – CoRAP
The ingredient Triphenyl Phosphate is included in the ECHA List of substances with possible associated hazards. This List of substances with possible associated hazards is called a Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) and is evaluated by ECHA. If a substance is on...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On May 15 and 16 of 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Draft opinion: Silver Zinc Zeolite TiO2 – Scientific advice on oral and inhalation cosmetic products Methylparaben Butylparaben ...
Animal Testing – Report on the Use of Alternatives
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published its fifth report on the use of alternatives to animal testing for the REACH Regulation. Under the REACH regulation, testing on vertebrate animals is only allowed as a last resort. ECHA promotes non-animal testing...
Nanomaterials – Draft measure that would modify Regulation 1223/2009
The draft of the Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the use of nanomaterials is published. This draft regulates the use of different nanomaterials in cosmetic products. These...