Benzophenone-3 – Classification and Labelling Intention (CLH)
Denmark has submitted an intention to classify Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone). Following the final CoRAP assessment, which concluded that Benzophenone-3 (CAS: 131-57-7 / EC: 205-031-5) meets the criteria for classification as an endocrine disruptor for human health and...
2024 Cosmetic Products Market Monitoring Report – AEMPS
On October 10, the AEMPS (Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products) published the 2024 Cosmetic Products Market Surveillance Report. During 2024, market surveillance of cosmetic products in Spain was strengthened, with the aim of ensuring the safety and...
SCCS Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
On September 30 and October 1, 2025, the SCCS Cosmetic Ingredients Working Group met in a hybrid format in Luxembourg to review progress on several scientific opinions.New mandates pending approval were discussed at the next SCCS Plenary Meeting: Scientific Advice on...
SCCS Meeting on Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
On September 18, 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) held the meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials. The list of items discussed is as follows: Synthetic Amorphous Silica - SAS (nano): The applicant must still submit ongoing studies. The...
Octocrylene – Inquiry about possible restriction
Following France’s proposal to restrict the use of Octocrylene in cosmetic products, ECHA has initiated the corresponding regulatory process and launched a public consultation to assess whether to restrict its use.
Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) nano and non-nano – Mandate
On September 18, 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) received a Mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) in cosmetic products.
Microplastics – Draft Amendments to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
The European Commission presents a draft Regulation to amend Annex XVII to REACH and strengthen the regulation of synthetic polymer microparticles (microplastics).
Packaging and Packaging Waste – Draft Regulation
ECHA has launched a Call for Evidence to gather information for preparing a study report under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Accessible Labeling – Draft Royal Decree
Spain notifies the WTO of a Draft Royal Decree on the accessible labelling of consumer products.
Regulatory restriction process of PFAS
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the timeline of the regulatory process regarding the restriction of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which are highly persistent in the environment and of concern for health.
Update of the Borderline Manual on Cosmetic Products – Version 5.5
The European Commission has published version 5.5 of the Borderline Manual on the application of the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, with new inclusions and clarifications in product regulation.
Rosin – Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Norway has submitted a Classification and Labeling Proposal for the ingredients Rosin; colophony, Rosin, hydrogenated, Rosin, oligomers.