Microplastics – Draft Restriction
On August 30, the European Commission published the draft regulation amending Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical products (REACH) with...
Allergens – Draft Regulation amending Regulation 1223/2009
On September 15, 2022, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the presentation of a Draft Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the labeling of fragrance allergens in...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On September 7 and 8, the meeting of the SCCS cosmetic ingredients working group took place. During the meeting various points related to new mandates and opinions were discussed. First, the mandate on the hair dye ingredient Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine (A165)...
Meeting of the Working Group on methodologies
On September 6, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on methodologies took place. Various topics were discussed at this meeting. First, contributions to the 12th revision of the SCCS Notes of Guidance were submitted. Also, an information presentation on Threshold of...
UK – Regulatory Update
The transition period is extended to comply with certain points of the British regulation. The following changes have taken place in the guidance on regulations that apply to cosmetic products supplied in or to Great Britain; Extension of a period of five years, until...
Animal experimentation – EU citizens’ initiative
The deadline for collecting signatures for a Europe without animal testing, promoted within the EU citizens' initiatives, has passed. The organizations that raised the initiative ask the European Commission to take the following measures: Protect and strengthen the...
AEMPS – Claims for hydroalcoholic gels and other cosmetic products for cleaning hands without rinsing
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) carries out an Information Campaign on Cosmetic Products 2022. The objective of the campaign is to spread the claims that are inappropriate in cosmetic hydroalcoholic gels and other cosmetic products for...
Potassium bromide – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
The intention of harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) for Potassium bromide has been presented. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Potassium bromide (EC: 231-830-3 and CAS: 7758-02-3) by Switzerland. Is due to:...
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
The Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) proposal for 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate has been submitted. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate (EC: 259-627-5 and CAS: 55406-53-6)...
Arnica montana extract – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
The intention of harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) has been presented for Arnica montana extract. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Arnica montana extract (EC: 273-579-2 and CAS: 68990-11-4) by Austria. Is...
Trimethylolpropane – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
Intent for Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) has been submitted for Trimethylolpropane. The proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Trimethylolpropane (EC: 201-074-9 and CAS: 77-99-6) by Finland. Is due to: May damage...
Thymol – Consultation on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) intent has been submitted for Thymol. The proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the ingredient Thymol (EC: 201-944-8 and CAS: 89-83-8) by Spain. Is due to: Harmful if swallowed, H302 Causes severe...