Legal Cosmetic Area
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
The Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) proposal for 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate has been submitted. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate (EC: 259-627-5 and CAS: 55406-53-6)...
Arnica montana extract – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
The intention of harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) has been presented for Arnica montana extract. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Arnica montana extract (EC: 273-579-2 and CAS: 68990-11-4) by Austria. Is...
Trimethylolpropane – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
Intent for Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) has been submitted for Trimethylolpropane. The proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Trimethylolpropane (EC: 201-074-9 and CAS: 77-99-6) by Finland. Is due to: May damage...
Thymol – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) intent has been submitted for Thymol. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Thymol (EC: 201-944-8 and CAS: 89-83-8) by Spain. Is due to: Harmful if swallowed, H302 Causes severe...
Methyldibromo glutaronitrile – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
Intent for Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) has been submitted for Methyldibromo glutaronitrile. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Methyldibromo glutaronitrile (EC: 252-681-0 and CAS: 35691-65-7). Proposed...
Isophorone di-isocyanate – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
Intent for Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) has been submitted for Isophorone di-isocyanate. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Isophorone di-isocyanate (EC: 223-861-6 and CAS: 4098-71-9). Proposed entry in...
Methyl oct-2-yonate – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
The harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) proposal for Methyl oct-2-yonate has been submitted. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Methyl oct-2-yonate (EC: 203-836-6 and CAS: 111-12-6) has been submitted by...
Eugenol – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
The intention of harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) for Eugenol has been submitted. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Eugenol (EC: 202-589-1 and CAS: 97-53-0) has been presented by Spain. This ingredient is...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On July 18 and 19, the meeting of the SCCS cosmetic ingredients working group took place. During the meeting, various points related to new mandates or information from DG Grow, draft opinions and comments on opinions were discussed. First, the following mandates have...
UK – OPSS Consultation
The UK Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) would like to invite interested parties to submit scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients. The UK is in the process of evaluating the safety of different ingredients used in...
Formaldehyde – New Regulation amending Annex V of Regulation 1223/2009
The European Commission notified the WTO of the modification of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 regarding the use of formaldehyde in cosmetic products. Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0) is currently classified as a carcinogen and skin sensitizer. The use of this substance is...
Kojic acid – Corrigendum
On June 10, the SCCS reviewed its final ruling on Kojic Acid. The ingredient in question is used as a skin lightening agent in cosmetic products. The final opinion on this Kojic Acid ingredient was published in March 2022. In this opinion the SCCS ruled that the 1%...