Legal Cosmetic Area
BHT – Request of a scientific Opinion
The SCCS requests a scientific opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT). Currently, the ingredient BHT is used in cosmetic products as an antioxidant, and it is not regulated under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. In May 2019,...
4-MBC / 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor – Solicitud de Opinión
The SCCS requests a scientific opinion on the cosmetic ingredient 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC). Currently, 4-MBC is regulated under Regulation (EC) Nº 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, as a UV filter, restricted to a maximum concentration of 4% (Annex VI, entry...
Vitamin A – Request for Review of Scientific Opinion
The SCCS requests a review of the Opinion SCCS/1576/16 on vitamin A as a cosmetic ingredient. Previously, the SCCS issued an Opinion (SCCS / 1576/16) on vitamin A, concluding that this ingredient was safe in certain concentrations in body lotions and face creams,...
Nanomaterials- Corrigendum to the Scientific Advice on the Safety
The SCCS has published the Corrigendum to the Scientific Advice on the Safety of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics. On January 11th, the SCCS published the conclusions of the scientific advice regarding the opinion on the safety of nanomaterials. After a period of comments,...
Copper (nano) and Coloidal Copper (nano) – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the nanomaterials copper and colloidal copper. On November 9th, the SCCS published it preliminary opinion open for comments on the cosmetic ingredients copper (nano) and colloidal copper (nano). After reviewing all the...
Consultation on the harmonised classification and labelling of cosmetic ingredients
ECHA opens various public consultations on the harmonised classification and labelling of different cosmetic ingredients. The relevant ingredients are listed below, along with their cosmetic function and the proposed classification: Nitrous Oxide: used as a...
Request for scientific opinion on the threshold of the warning “CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE”
The SCCS requests opinions to establish the threshold from which the warning “Contains Formaldehyde” should be used, in Annex V, preamble point 2 for formaldehyde-releasing substances. Formaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient that is currently on the list of prohibited...
Hexyl Salicylate and Disperse Red 17 – Consultation on their harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA has opened a public consultation on two harmonized classification proposals. ECHA's two harmonized classification proposals concern Hexyl Salicylate and Disperse Red 17, both used as cosmetic ingredients. Hexyl Salicylate is a fragrance ingredient used in many...
Draft regulation amending the annexes of the cosmetic regulation regarding the use of CMR Substances
The World Health Organization receives the draft regulation by which annexes II, III and V of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 on cosmetic products are modified. The draft aims to apply Regulation 2020/1182 (15th ATP adaptation of the CLP Regulation) on the prohibition of...
AEMPS: SANDACH Legislation
The AEMPS publishes an informative article on the SANDACH Legislation and how it affects cosmetic products. SANDACH is the legislation on animal by-products not intended for human consumption, which applies to cosmetic products with ingredients of animal origin. These...
PROSTAGLANDINS – Request for a Scientific Opinion
The SCCS’ scientific opinion is requested on prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products. The European Commission opened a period of time to collect scientific data on the safety of prostaglandins and their analogues as cosmetic ingredients, from June to October...
Working Group meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
The meeting of the SCCS Working Group on cosmetic ingredients took place on January 19th . The points discussed at this meeting were the following ones: Draft opinion Aluminium in lipstick Benzophenone-3 Octocrylene Methylsalicylate Hair Dye Acid Yellow 3 - C054...