CoRAP Substance Evaluation
The conclusion document regarding the evaluation of substances has been published. The substances that have undergone evaluation are the following: Octamethyltrisiloxane (EC 203-497-4, CAS 107-51-7). It was added to the CoRAP list in 2015 and assessed by Norway. The...
Annexes III and VI – Europe notifies the WTO of the update of Regulation 1223/2009
The European Commission notified the WTO of the draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with regard to cosmetic ingredients in its Annexes. The measures proposed by the draft Commission Regulation are part of the regular and ongoing...
REACH – Upcoming changes to information requirements
The European Commission has revised the information requirements for registering chemicals under REACH. The update of the REACH annexes clarifies the information that companies must submit in their registrations. It also makes ECHA's evaluation practices more...
Propylparaben – Inquiries on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
A harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) intent has been submitted for Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Propylparaben). Belgium has submitted an intention for the classification of Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate with CAS: 94-13-3 and EC: 202-307-7. The INCI name of this...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On March 22, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met. The following points were discussed at the Working Group meeting: New dossiers have been received for nano Silica (Silica, Hydrated Silica, Silica Silylate and Silica Dimethyl Silylate). The following opinion...
Consultation on EU rules on cosmetic products
The Commission launched a public consultation on the upcoming targeted revision of the EU rules on cosmetic products. In line with the goals of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, stakeholder feedback is sought to improve existing provisions for the safety of...
RAC – Intentions of classification and labeling (CLH)
The Risk Committee (RAC) has adopted and published opinions on 4 chemical substances that can be applied in cosmetics. The RAC has published: The opinion on Hexyl salicylate with CAS number 6259-76-3 and with fragrance and perfuming function. The opinion on Propyl...
1st SCCS Plenary Meeting
On March 15 and 16, the 1st Plenary Meeting of the SCCS for the 2022-2026 period took place. The points discussed are the following: New mandates The mandates adopted and published can be consulted at: SCCS - Mandates | Public Health (europa.eu) Scientific advice on...
Alpha and beta arbutin – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS has released its preliminary opinion on the cosmetic ingredients alpha and beta arbutin. On June 29, 2021 a request for scientific opinion was made to the SCCS on alpha and beta arbutin. Currently, these ingredients are antioxidants, whitening and skin...
Triclocarban and Triclosan – Scientific Advice
The SCCS has published the conclusions of the scientific advice in reference to the opinion on the safety of Triclocarban and Triclosan. This SCCS scientific advice is based on a request by the Commission on the safety of Triclocarban and Triclosan as substances with...
CoRAP – Substance Evaluation
The Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) update for the years 2022-2024 lists 27 substances suspected of posing a risk to human health or the environment. The plan contains two newly exposed substances and 25 substances already included in the previous CoRAP...
Chemical Evaluation – European Consultation
The Commission committed in the European Green Deal to present a chemical strategy for sustainability and move towards a 'one substance, one assessment' process. The Chemicals for Sustainability Assessment Strategy identified a number of actions to meet the commitment...