Publication of EU Regulation 2024/858 amending EC Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetic products
Publication of EU Regulation 2024/858 amending EC Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetic products with regard to the use of nanomaterials styrene/acrylate copolymer, sodium acrylate/styrene copolymer, copper, colloidal copper, hydroxyapatite, gold , colloidal gold,...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On April 25 and 26, 2024, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: Preliminary opinions open to comments: Acetylated vetiver oil (AVO) Microsilver – CMR exemption Triphenylphosphate (TPP) Citral Opinion...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On May 6, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The following points were discussed at the meeting: Preliminary opinion on new TiO2 coatings. Applicant's proposal on Synthetic Amorphous Silica (SAS). Discussion of the data sent by the applicants about...
Resorcinol – Proposal on harmonized classification and labeling (CLH)
France has made a harmonized classification proposal on the ingredient Resorcinol. The ingredient Resorcinol, with CAS 108-46-3 and EC 203-5852, is used in cosmetics for its function as an antioxidant. denaturant, hair colorant or perfuming agent. Currently, it is...
Diethyl succinate – ECHA, test proposal
ECHA proposes to carry out tests to evaluate the toxicity of Diethyl succinate. Mainly emollient ingredient with other cosmetic functions such as plasticizer, solubilizer and also used in perfumery to help improve odor. ECHA plans to carry out trials on Oral Toxicity...
Acetylated Vetiver Oil – Preliminar Opinion
The SCCS has published an Opinion regarding the safety of Acetylated Vetiver Oil (AVO) in sprayable products with the following conclusions: Having considered the data provided concerning inhalation toxicity and aggregate exposure, the SCCS considers Acetylated...
Hexyl Salicylate – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published the Final Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate, an ingredient considered CMR Class 2 with potential endocrine disrupting properties. In Opinion it publishes a table detailing different concentrations at which it is considered safe depending on its...
Nanomaterials reunion
TiO2 new coatings. The Applicant sent reply to the SCCS letter. The WG will continue drafting the opinion with the current data. Hydroxyapatite (HAP). Some clarification has been received but there are some open questions. The Secretariat sent Email to the Applicant...
The AEMPS conducts market control actions vis-à-vis seven sunscreens
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), has learned, through a study carried out by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU), of alleged non-compliance in the labeling of seven sunscreens. The AEMPS, as the competent authority in controlling...
Classification and Labeling Intentions (CLH) – Sodium Fluoride
The Classification and Labeling Intentions Register (CLH) to Outcome lists the intentions and proposals received by ECHA for a new harmonized classification and labeling of Sodium Fluoride, a REACH-registered ingredient. According to the harmonized classification and...
New properties of concern – Resorcinol
Ingredient widely used in personal care products. According to the harmonized classification and labeling (CLP) approved by the European Union, this substance is very toxic to aquatic life, is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and causes skin...
Clasification intention (CLH) – Hexamethylindanopyran
The Classification and Labeling Intentions Register (CLH) lists intentions and proposals received by ECHA for harmonized classification and labeling new or revised versions of a substance. Following the data presented by France a few months ago and approved by the...