Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On December 19 and 20, the SCCS cosmetic ingredients working group meeting took place. During the meeting, various points related to new mandates and opinions were discussed. In relation to the mandates or information of DG GROW, Methyl Salicylate HC blue 18, hair dye...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On December 14, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The draft mandate on SAS – Synthetic Amorphous Silica (nano) was discussed at the Working Group meeting. And, the following preliminary opinions were discussed: Hydroxyapatite Ffullerenes Work continues on...
New York – Cosmetics Law not tested on animals
The Governor of New York has signed Senate Bill S483B into law. This project promulgates the reform of the general commercial law in relation to the prohibition of the sale of cosmetics tested on animals. The new law “New York Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act” will go into...
Methyl Salicylate – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Methyl Salicylate as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Methyl Salicylate, methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (CAS: 119-36-8 EC No: 204-317-7) is intended for use in fragrance blends and as a flavoring and soothing agent in oral care...
CLP – Proposal for the revision of Regulation 1272/2008
On December 19, the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council was published amending Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 on the classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The European Green Deal provides for the...
Salicylic Acid – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion, open for comment, on the cosmetic ingredient Salicylic Acid. Previously, the Commission made a request for an opinion to the SCCS on Salicylic Acid as a possible endocrine disruptor. Salicylic acid (CAS No 69-72-7, EC No...
Packaging and waste – Proposal for revision of EU legislation
The proposal for the revision of the European Union legislation on packaging and packaging waste has been published. This proposal on packaging is included in the Strategy of the European Union on sustainability. The proposal has three main objectives. The first,...
Methyl 2-Octynoate – Consultations on harmonized classification and labeling (CLH)
A harmonized classification and labeling intent (CLH) has been submitted for Methyl oct-2-ynoate (Methyl 2-Octynoate). Denmark has submitted an intent for the classification of Methyl oct-2-ynoate (Methyl 2-Octynoate) with CAS: 111-12-6 and EC: 203-836-6. It is...
Tea Tree – Consultations on harmonized classification and labeling (CLH)
A harmonized classification and labeling intent (CLH) has been submitted for Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). Poland has submitted an intention for the classification of Melaleuca alternifolia, ext. Melaleuca alternifolia, essential oil; tea tree oil with CAS:...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On November 21 and 22, the SCCS cosmetic ingredients working group meeting took place. During the meeting, various points related to new mandates and opinions were discussed. In relation to the mandates or information of DG GROW, HC blue 18 – Hair dye. A new dossier...
Meeting of the Working Group on methodologies
On November 17, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on methodologies took place. Various topics were discussed at this meeting. As the focal point of the meeting, contributions to the 12th revision of the SCCS Guidance Notes were submitted. Completion is scheduled...
Titanium Dioxide – Carcinogenic Classification
Titanium Dioxide, classification annulled in the Court of Justice of the European Union in relation to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/2017. The Court annuls the aforementioned Commission Delegated Regulation of 2019 as regards the harmonized classification...