Legal Cosmetic Area
Formaldehyde – Draft Regulation amending Regulation 1223/2009
On October 14, the European Union notified the WTO of a draft regulation aimed at introducing changes in the labeling rules for cosmetic products that appear in Annex V and release formaldehyde. The draft Commission Regulation aims at amending the existing provision...
Butylparaben – New mandate for the evaluation of cosmetic ingredients
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment of Butylparaben as a substance with posible endocrine disrupting (ED) properties. Background On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review1 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic...
Homosalate – New mandate for the evaluation of cosmetic ingredients
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a scientific advice on the safety of Homosalate as a UV-filter in cosmetic products. Background On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review1 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (‘Cosmetics...
EU Strategy on Chemicals for Sustainability
On 4 October 2021, the Commission published an inception impact assessment for the targeted revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation to meet the objectives of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. The deadline to provide comments is 1 November 2021. The...
BHT – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion, open for comments, on the cosmetic ingredient Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT). Previously, the Commission made a request for an opinion to the SCCS on BHT as a possible endocrine disruptor. Currently, the ingredient BHT...
Prostaglandins and their analogues – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion, open for comment, on prostaglandin analogs used in cosmetic products. Earlier this year, the Commission requested an opinion from the SCCS on prostaglandin analogues. Based on the data provided, the SCCS concludes the...
Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products
On September 20, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met to discuss the issues that are currently in process. The Working Group discussed the following points at its last meeting: Draft opinions: HAA299 (nano) Fullerenes Information from the Commission and members of...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On September 8 and 9, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on cosmetic ingredients took place. The following was discussed at this meeting: New mandates or information from DG GROW: The following draft mandates were discussed: Opinion about Butylparaben Opinion about...
Thailand – Ban on the use of sunscreens due to damage to corals
The Tourism Authority of Thailand warns tourists about the prohibition in all national parks of the country of the use of sunscreens that contain UV filters considered harmful to coral reefs, violators can be fined up to 100,000 baht. This ban came into effect...
BRAZIL – Update of the list of authorized preservatives
This September 13, Brazil notified the WTO (World Trade Organization) of its Resolution No. 528, published on August 11 in the Official Gazette of the Union, this resolution establishes the list of substances with preservative action allowed for personal care...
China – CSAR Cosmetics Labeling
On June 3, 2021, the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) published the Cosmetic Labeling Administrative Measures, which specify the labeling requirements and prohibited claims according to the Cosmetic Administration and Supervision Regulation...
Authorization List – Information on Proposed Substances
On September 3, ECHA has opened a proposal for the addition of new substances to the list of candidates. Member States or ECHA can propose that a substance be identified as Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). This is done by preparing a dossier in accordance with...