Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On January 25 and 26, 2024, the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) met. During this meeting, the following points were discussed: New mandates: • Exemption of O-Phenylphenol and its salts as a CMR (Carcinogenic,...
The AEMPS (Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices) reports the cessation of commercialization and use of several batches of Orravan Distilled Water.
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) published, on January 26th, the informative note COS, 01/2024 regarding the cessation of commercialization and use of several batches of Orravan Distilled Water. These measures were ordered by the Government...
ECHA – Recommendation for inclusion in the Authorisation and Consultation List
ECHA has submitted a recommendation to the European Commission to amend the entries in the Authorisation List (Annex XIV of REACH). ECHA recommends that the European Commission add a number of substances to the REACH Authorisation List. The addition of the proposed...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On December 19 and 20, 2023, the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) met. During this meeting, the following points were discussed: Draft opinions: Citral Acetylated vetiver oil Triphenylphosphate (TPP)...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On December 5, 2023, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group convened. During this meeting, the following points were addressed: Three coatings for TiO2 (nano) used as UV filters. Clarifications were requested from the applicant. Hydroxyapatite-HAP (nano) – submission...
Silver Zinc Zeolite – Final Opinion
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published the final opinion on the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite. The preliminary opinion from the SCCS was released on April 4. This opinion takes into account the classification as Toxic for Reproduction Cat.2....
Aluminium – Preliminary opinion
Based on the available information, the SCCS concludes in the opinion SCCS/1662/23 that aluminum compounds are safe when used: In non-sprayable product categories at the maximum levels indicated in Table 1 (included in the attached opinion at the final link). In...
Benzophenone-4 – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published a preliminary opinion open for comments on Benzophenone-4. On April 17, 2023, a request for an opinion was sent to the SCCS for the assessment of Benzophenone-4. The SCCS was asked to provide an opinion...
Methylparaben – Final Opinion
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published the final opinion on the safety of Methylparaben. The preliminary opinion from the SCCS was released on June 8. In this opinion, the use of Methylparaben as a preservative in cosmetic products is...
Titanium Dioxide – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments regarding Titanium Dioxide. On June 22, 2022, the SCCS received a request for an opinion for the evaluation of Titanium Dioxide. This request is based on the Commission asking the SCCS to reevaluate the...
Tea Tree – Opinión del RAC
El RAC publica su opinión sobre la propuesta de clasificación del ingrediente Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia, ext.) y Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia, essential oil). Polonia presentó el 17 de noviembre de 2022 un expediente CLH con una propuesta de...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On November 21 and 22, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: On the one hand, the adoption of the mandate on Silver was addressed. Likewise, the file on Salicylates was discussed. On the other...