Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On November 4, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met to discuss the issues that are currently in process. The following draft opinions were discussed at the Working Group meeting: HAA299 (nano) Fullerenes In addition, the preliminary discussion on updating the nano...
Meeting of the SCCS’ Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
The SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met on October 6.16 In this meeting the following ingredients were discussed: Scientific advice on methyl-N-methylanthranilate (phototoxicity) BPA in clothing Resorcinol Homosalate Propylparaben Benzophenone-3 Octocrylene...
Kojic Acid – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has released its preliminary opinion, open for comment, on the cosmetic ingredient Kojic Acid. Previously, the Commission made a request for an opinion to the SCCS on Kojic Acid as a possible endocrine disruptor. Currently, this ingredient is used in cosmetic...
17th SCCS Plenary Meeting
On October 26-27, the 17th Plenary Meeting of the SCCS took place. The points discussed are the following: New mandates Scientific Advice on Homosalate Opinion about Butylparaben Hair dye C186 - Sodium bromothymol blue Feedback comments Methylsalicylate Lawsonia...
Methyl salicylate – Final opinion
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Methyl salicylate. On July 9, 2021, the preliminary version of the SCCS opinion on the ingredient Methyl salicylate was published. The conclusions of the SCCS preliminary opinion stand. Thus, in this...
New Regulation amending annexes II, III and V of Regulation 1223/2009
The European Commission through the new Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 has modified Annexes II, III and V of Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. On July 15, 2021, the bill on which this new regulation deals was published. We recall that this regulation applies...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On October 5 and 6, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on cosmetic ingredients took place. During this meeting various points related to new mandates or information from DG Grow, draft opinions and comments on opinions were discussed. The following mandates were...
Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene – Draft Regulation amending Regulation 1223/2009
On October 14, the European Union notified the WTO of a draft regulation aimed at introducing new restrictions on the use of two UV filters, Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene. The draft Commission Regulation aims at amending the existing restrictions for Benzophenone-3...
Formaldehyde – Draft Regulation amending Regulation 1223/2009
On October 14, the European Union notified the WTO of a draft regulation aimed at introducing changes in the labeling rules for cosmetic products that appear in Annex V and release formaldehyde. The draft Commission Regulation aims at amending the existing provision...
Butylparaben – New mandate for the evaluation of cosmetic ingredients
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment of Butylparaben as a substance with posible endocrine disrupting (ED) properties. Background On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review1 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic...
Homosalate – New mandate for the evaluation of cosmetic ingredients
The Commission has requested the SCCS to carry out a scientific advice on the safety of Homosalate as a UV-filter in cosmetic products. Background On 7 November 2018, the Commission adopted the review1 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (‘Cosmetics...
EU Strategy on Chemicals for Sustainability
On 4 October 2021, the Commission published an inception impact assessment for the targeted revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation to meet the objectives of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. The deadline to provide comments is 1 November 2021. The...