Salicylic Acid exposition in children – New mandate for evaluation
The Salicylic Acid is used in cosmetic products as a denaturant, hair and skin conditioning agent, exfoliant/keratolytic, anti-sebum, anti-dandruff/antiseborrheic agent and a product preservative. It is currently regulated under Annex III (entry 98) and Annex V (entry...
The AEMPS reports a 130% increase in notifications of unwanted effects of cosmetics in 2023
According to the 2023 Cosmetovigilance Report, the AEMPS received and investigated 120 notifications, of which 74% were not serious. Of them, 30% corresponded to skin care products, 28% to deodorants, 10% to solar products and 7% to depilatories. In addition, another...
Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165) – Final Opinion
In light of the data provided, the SCCS considers that hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt are safe when used in oxidative hair colouring products up to a maximum on-head concentration of 2%. A mild to moderate eye irritation potential of the...
Consultations on harmonized classification and labeling of cosmetic ingredients – Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
ECHA opens public consultation on proposed harmonized classification and labeling of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (CAS: 83834-59-7) On August 28, 2023, Germany submitted an intention for the classification of the ingredient Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate registered under...
Greenwashing Directive – EU Adopts Directive (EU) 2024/825
Last January the European Parliament has given its final green light to a Directive (EU) 2024/825 of the European Parliament and of the Council that will improve product labelling and ban the use of misleading environmental claims. The Greenwashing Directive aims to...
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) – Call for Opinion
The Commission has requested the SCCS to perform a safety assessment on EHMC based on the provided information. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) is a UV-filter in sunscreen products, regulated with a maximum concentration of 10% (Annex VI/12). It specifically...
Methylparaben – Final Opinion – Corrigendum
A corrigendum clarifying SCCS conclusion under question 1 was adopted Question 1: In light of the data provided and taking under consideration the concerns related to potential endocrine disrupting properties of Methylparaben, does the SCCS consider Methylparaben safe...
o-Phenylphenol’ and its salts – Call for Opinion
The use of o-Phenylphenol as a preservative is currently authorised in entry 7 of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No.1223/2009, with a maximum concentration of 0.15% (as phenol) in leave-on and 0.2 % (as phenol) in rinse-off cosmetic products. The European...
AEMPS – New functionality in the CERTCOS_CLV application to speed up the processing of certificates for free sale of cosmetics
In order to facilitate the management of cosmetics exporting companies, the AEMPS reports a new function in the CERTCOS_CLV application, now available on the AEMPS electronic headquarters. This new function allows up to four applications to be grouped in the same...
Corrigendum of the 12ª revision of the Notes of Guidance
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) publishes a corrigendum to the 12th revision of the guidance notes for the testing of cosmetic ingredients and their safety assessment. The Notes of Guidance (NoG) have been reviewed and updated with emphasis on the...
Notification of a new adaptation to the CLP regulation.
The European Union transmitted to the WHO a draft Regulation that constitutes the 22nd ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress) of the CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging of Substances) Regulation. The purpose of this draft proposal for an...
ECHA launches a new database: ECHA CHEM
ECHA maintains the largest chemicals database in the European Union (EU), combining industry-submitted data with information generated in the EU’s regulatory processes. ECHA CHEM is the new solution to share with the public the growing amount of information hosted by...