Legal Cosmetic Area
Benzophenone-1 – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Benzophenone-1 as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. On February 15, 2021, the European Commission requested information on the possibilities of classifying this ingredient as an endocrine disruptor. In addition, on December 20...
Benzophenone-4 – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Benzophenone-4 as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. On February 15, 2021, the European Commission requested information on the possibilities of classifying this ingredient as an endocrine disruptor. In addition, on December 20...
Lista de autorización – Información sobre sustancias propuestas
La ECHA ha presentado una recomendación a la Comisión Europea para modificar las entradas de la Lista de Autorizaciones (Anexo XIV de REACH). La ECHA recomienda que la Comisión Europea agregue una serie de sustancias a la lista de autorización de REACH. La adición de...
Zeolite Silver Zinc – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Silver Zinc Zeolite. This opinion is issued based on the request for an opinion to the SCCS by the Commission on Silver Zinc Zeolite taking into account the classification as Toxic for reproduction Cat....
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: Dioctadecyl 3,3′-thiodipropionate (INCI: Distearyl...
Consultation on harmonized classification and labeling
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling of listed substances. The hazard classes associated with each substance were evaluated and concluded by the submitter of the dossier in its harmonized classification and labeling proposal (CLH), these are...
Maleluca – Consultation on harmonized classification and labeling
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling associated with a series of Maleluca compounds. The hazard classes were evaluated and concluded by the submitter of the dossier in his proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH), these are...
PFCA – Project for Law Enforcement
ECHA agreed to run a pilot project to verify the presence of restricted perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) and related substances in consumer products such as cosmetics. The goal is to protect consumers from exposure to PFCAs and related substances, including...
Hydroxyapatite (nano) – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published the final opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano). On January 11, 2023, a preliminary Opinion was issued on this ingredient, which concluded aspects of the safety of Hydroxyapatite at certain concentrations. In the final opinion on the evaluation of...
Sodium Bromothymol Blue – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published the final opinion on Sodium Bromothymol Blue. On October 28, 2022, a Preliminary Opinion was issued on this ingredient where it was concluded that its safety could not be assessed based on the data provided. In the current opinion on the...
PFAS – Request for Information
The European Chemicals Agency requests scientific and technical information on the manufacture, marketing and use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The deadline for the issuance of this information is before September 25, 2023. On February 7,...
Labeling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products
The formal results of the vote on the Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the labeling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products have been published. On September 15, 2022, the European...