Legal Cosmetic Area
Meeting on the WG on methodologies.
The Working Group on Methodologies performs its tasks regarding the possible methods used for detection, toxicological evaluation and the assessment of the safety of ingredients and products. Keeping updated with their work gives us a perspective on the direction in which alternative experimental methods are headed.
Meeting of the working group on nanomaterials
In the meetings held by the Working Group on Nanomaterials, we can see what progress is being made with regards to the safe use and risk evaluation of the nanomaterials used in cosmetic products. These meetings are a fast and reliable way of staying ahead of what is soon to come.
ECHA: possible restrictions regarding microplastics.
The European Commission is following the international lead and has requested the review and evaluation of two categories of plastics used in consumer products.
Reminder: entry into force of the restriction on a cosmetic preservative.
We would like to remind you that this month, a new Regulation has come into force that restricts the presence of an ingredient in final cosmetic products.
New SCCS opinion on the use of a sunscreen ingredient
The SCCS has published an opinion regarding the use of a UV-filter ingredient in a specific type of products.
Mandate for the review of a cosmetic ingredient.
This mandate covers the use of an ingredient restricted for use in cosmetic products under annexes III and V, and which has recently been proposed for classification under Category CMR2 by the ECHA.
Mandate for a new hair dye ingredient
This new ingredient has been presented before the European Commision to obtain a scientific opinion on the use of this ingredient as a hair dye.
New mandate from the European Commission regarding a hair dye.
This mandate is related to the use of a hair dye ingredient that has been presented on multiple occasions in order to determine its safety when used in cosmetic products. The opinion of the SCCS has been requested.
Meeting of the working group on cosmetic ingredients.
Following the meetings of the working group on cosmetic ingredients, we can find out the next movement of the SCCS with regards to possible publications and opinions.
Meeting of the WG on nanomaterials
In the meetings held by the Working Group on Nanomaterials, we can see what progress is being made with regards to the safe use and risk evaluation of the nanomaterials used in cosmetic products. These meetings are a fast and reliable way of staying ahead of what is soon to come.
Preliminary opinion of the SCCS for a fragrance ingredient.
The ingredient up for review is currently regulated under Annex III of the Regulation as one of the allergens that must be declared on product label. The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion in which it answers the question regarding ingredient safety.
Amendment to Annex III of Cosmetic Products Regulation 1223/2009
New restrictions to the use of ingredients with a sensitising potential have been included in Annex III of the Cosmetic Products Regulation.