Copper (nano) and Coloidal Copper (nano) – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the nanomaterials copper and colloidal copper. On November 9th, the SCCS published it preliminary opinion open for comments on the cosmetic ingredients copper (nano) and colloidal copper (nano). After reviewing all the...
Consultation on the harmonised classification and labelling of cosmetic ingredients
ECHA opens various public consultations on the harmonised classification and labelling of different cosmetic ingredients. The relevant ingredients are listed below, along with their cosmetic function and the proposed classification: Nitrous Oxide: used as a...
Request for scientific opinion on the threshold of the warning “CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE”
The SCCS requests opinions to establish the threshold from which the warning “Contains Formaldehyde” should be used, in Annex V, preamble point 2 for formaldehyde-releasing substances. Formaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient that is currently on the list of prohibited...
Hexyl Salicylate and Disperse Red 17 – Consultation on their harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA has opened a public consultation on two harmonized classification proposals. ECHA's two harmonized classification proposals concern Hexyl Salicylate and Disperse Red 17, both used as cosmetic ingredients. Hexyl Salicylate is a fragrance ingredient used in many...
Draft regulation amending the annexes of the cosmetic regulation regarding the use of CMR Substances
The World Health Organization receives the draft regulation by which annexes II, III and V of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 on cosmetic products are modified. The draft aims to apply Regulation 2020/1182 (15th ATP adaptation of the CLP Regulation) on the prohibition of...
AEMPS: SANDACH Legislation
The AEMPS publishes an informative article on the SANDACH Legislation and how it affects cosmetic products. SANDACH is the legislation on animal by-products not intended for human consumption, which applies to cosmetic products with ingredients of animal origin. These...
PROSTAGLANDINS – Request for a Scientific Opinion
The SCCS’ scientific opinion is requested on prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products. The European Commission opened a period of time to collect scientific data on the safety of prostaglandins and their analogues as cosmetic ingredients, from June to October...
Working Group meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
The meeting of the SCCS Working Group on cosmetic ingredients took place on January 19th . The points discussed at this meeting were the following ones: Draft opinion Aluminium in lipstick Benzophenone-3 Octocrylene Methylsalicylate Hair Dye Acid Yellow 3 - C054...
OCTOCRYLENE – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion, open to comments, on the cosmetic ingredient Octocrylene. Previously, the Commission requested the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on Octocrylene. Currently, this cosmetic ingredient is regulated as a UV filter in...
Glutaraldehyde – New intention to identify a substance of very high concern
REACH has received a new intention to identify glutaraldehyde as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). Glutaraldehyde appears in the database of the European Commission, CosIng, as a preservative. It is regulated under Annex V of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on...
Nitrosamines – New method for their determination
A new method for the determination of polar N-nitrosamines in cosmetic products has been published. Nitrosamines are included in Annex II, list of prohibited substances in cosmetic products, of Regulation 1223/2009. Furthermore, nitrosamine precursors are also...
Meeting of the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials
The meeting of the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials took place on 14th January. The points that were discussed during this meeting are listed below. Preliminary opinions open under finalisation: Scientific advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics...