Trifluoroacetic Acid – Proposed classification
ECHA has opened a public consultation on the proposed harmonised classification of Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).The substance is primarily used as a chemical intermediate and may also be present as a residue in cosmetic or pharmaceutical ingredients. It is currently...
Public consultation on the Cosmetics Regulation
Brussels, May 2025. The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the implementation of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC 1223/2009), which will be open from May 5 to July 28, 2025. This consultation is part of the ongoing evaluation process of the...
CMR – Draft Regulation Amending the Annexes of Regulation 1223/2009
The European Commission has published a draft Regulation aiming to amend the Annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 concerning the use of substances classified as Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reprotoxic (CMR). This proposal updates the list of prohibited...
Tea Tree Oil – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published its Preliminary Opinion on the use of Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil) as an ingredient in cosmetic products, concluding that…
Prostaglandin analogues – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published its Preliminary Opinion on three prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products, particularly in eyelash growth formulas.
SCCS Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
On 27 and 28 May 2025, the SCCS Cosmetic Ingredients Working Group met in a hybrid format in Luxembourg to review progress on several scientific opinions.
Phytonadione epoxide (Vitamin K oxide) – Call for data
The European Commission has launched a call for data on Phytonadione epoxide (Vitamin K oxide) (CAS: 25486-55-9 / EC: 247-022-9) under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The objective is to gather comprehensive scientific information to enable the Scientific Committee on...
CMR – Regulation amending the Annexes to Regulation 1223/2009
On June 24, 2024, the European Commission notified the WTO of the new Regulation 2025/877, which amends Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 by prohibiting the use of substances classified as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction) in cosmetic products. This...
SCCS Meeting on Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
On April 7 and 25, 2025, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials held two sessions in Luxembourg to advance the evaluation of nano-scale ingredients used in cosmetics. One of the main topics was the review of the clustering approach presented by the CE TiO₂ Consortium...
AEMPS warns about the incorrect use of hyaluronidase in aesthetic treatments
On May 6, 2025, the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) issued a new warning regarding the use of hyaluronidase in aesthetic settings, highlighting the risks associated with its improper application as an injectable product when marketed as a...
SCCS Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
On April 29 and 30, 2025, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met in Luxembourg via audio format. Preliminary opinions on several ingredients were reviewed, including BHA (in collaboration with EFSA), cannabidiol, thiomersal, Basic Brown 16, and Basic Blue...
Inquiry about the CLH classification of resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol)
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a public consultation process on the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol), a substance widely used in cosmetic products, hair dyes, and pharmaceutical applications. The...