Legal Cosmetic Area
Homosalate – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments on the Homosalate. During the SCCS’ 14th plenary meeting that took place on October 27th and 28th, one of the points of discussion was the draft opinion on the Homosalate. Currently, homosalate is regulated...
Propylparaben – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments on Propylparaben. During the SCCS’ 14th plenary meeting that took place on October 27th and 28th, one of the points of discussion was the draft opinion on Propylparaben. Nowadays, the cosmetic ingredient...
Request for an Opinion on UV-Filter HAA299 (nano)
The SCCS request for a scientific opinion on UV-filter HAA299 (nano). During the 14th SCCS’ Plenary Meeting, a new mandate was drafted on the UV-filter HAA299 (Bis- (Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine). At the moment, this UV-filter isn’t regulated under...
SCCS’ Final Opinion on METHYL-N-METHYLANTHRANILATE (MNM)
The SCCS has published its final opinion on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (MNM). On September 17th, the request for an opinion on the MNM was presented. MNM is an ingredient used in perfumes, shampoos, soaps, etc. due to its fragrant properties. Scientific opinions were...
Preliminary Opinion on Resorcinol
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open for comments on Resorcinol. Resorcinol is regulated as a hair coloring substance in oxidizing products and in products intended for colouring eyelashes. It’s regulated in the entry 22nd (a and b) of the Annex III from...
Deoxyarbutin y Dihydroxyacetone – Proyecto de reglamento europeo notificado a la OMC
El 20 de octubre de 2020, la Unión Europea remitió a la OMC un proyecto de reglamento. Estaba destinado a prohibir Deoxyarbutin e introducir restricciones sobre el uso de Dihydroxyacetone. El proyecto de Reglamento de la Comisión tiene como objetivo prohibir el uso de...
Proposals for the Harmonized Classification of Benzyl Alcohol and Silver
ECHA has published a public consultation on two harmonized classification proposals for benzyl alcohol and silver (nano and non-nano). Benzyl alcohol is a colourless liquid with a faint, nondescript odour, which is used as a solvent, preservative, and fragrance...
SCCS Plenary Meeting
On October 27th and 28th, the 14th plenary meeting of the SCCS took place. In this meeting, in which the different working groups participated, various topics of interest were raised. The points discussed in this meeting are focused on opinion projects: New mandate...
Addendum Request on the Sccs’s Opinion of the Aluminium
The SCCS requests an Addendum to the scientific opinion about aluminium’s safety on cosmetics products. On April 2nd 2020, the SCCS published the final opinion on aluminium’s safety on cosmetics products (SCCS/1613/19). The opinion concluded that aluminium was safe in...
California approves the Act on Cosmetic Flavors and Fragrances
The State of California approves the Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavour Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020. This law will require manufacturers of cosmetic products to submit the following information about their cosmetic product: List of each fragrant ingredient or...
REACH – Deadlines for updating registration dossiers
The European Commission has clarified the deadline companies must meet to update their REACH registration dossiers. Under the REACH Regulation, companies are responsible for collecting information about the properties and uses of substances that they manufacture or...
SCCS Final Opinion on Titanium Dioxide
The SCCS has published its final opinion on titanium dioxide used in cosmetic products that involve inhalation exposure. On August 10th, the SCCS published a preliminary opinion focused on a single type of TiO2 material (pigmentary, anatase, surface-treated). Due to...