Working Group Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
On February 19-20, 2025, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met in Luxembourg. Topics discussed: Preliminary opinions open for comments: Salicylic acid – Child exposure (open until March 10) Butylparaben – Child exposure (open until March 10) Diethylamino...
Working Group Meeting on Nanomaterials
On February 11, 2025, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met to discuss the following points: Information from the Commission and SCCS members: TiO₂ (nano) – A draft mandate was received from DG GROW, and an exchange of information on the topic took place....
France – Ban on Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Cosmetics
France has taken a firm step in regulating chemical substances in consumer products with the recent Law 2025-188, published in the Journal Officiel de la République Française on February 28, 2025. This new legislation bans the manufacture, import, and...
The European Commission launches a Call for Evidence on cosmetic products regulation.
Brussels, February 21, 2025 – The European Commission has launched a Call for Evidence to gather information and opinions on the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC 1223/2009) to assess its effectiveness and potential improvements. This evaluation process, running from...
DHHB – Preliminary Scientific Advice
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion on the safety of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) in cosmetic products, in response to a request from the European Commission. On October 2, 2024, a request for an opinion was submitted to the SCCS. The...
Thimerosal y Phenylmercuric salts – Mandate
On January 22, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) received a mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Thimerosal and Phenylmercuric salts as preservatives in cosmetic products. Although mercury and its compounds are generally...
Cannabidiol (CBD) – Mandate
On January 22, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) received a mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) in cosmetic products. The SCCS must determine the maximum safe concentration of Cannabidiol and the safe...
Aminomethyl Propanol – Proposal on the Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
Austria has submitted a harmonized classification proposal for the ingredient Aminomethyl Propanol (2-Amino-2-Methylpropanol). The ingredient Aminomethyl Propanol (CAS: 124-68-5, EC: 204-709-8) is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its function as a pH...
The AEMPS implements the automatic processing of the Hague Apostille.
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS), in collaboration with the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with Parliament, has launched the automatic processing of the Hague Apostille for Free Sale Certificates (CLV) and Export...
ECHA takes on new responsibilities to improve packaging safety.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has taken on new responsibilities in identifying and controlling chemicals in packaging materials under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which comes into force today. As a first step, ECHA will conduct a study for...
HC Red No. 18 – Final Opinion
On January 23, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on HC Red No. 18 (B124, CAS No. 1444596-49-9), a colorant used in hair dye formulations. This evaluation follows the second submission of the ingredient for review. Key...
SCCS Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
On January 21-22, 2025, the SCCS held a key meeting in Luxembourg on cosmetic ingredients. Preliminary opinions were discussed on Tea Tree Oil, DHHB, BHA, Benzophenone-2 and -5, and Prostaglandins, with texts adopted for future revisions. Opinions approved for...