Reunión Plenaria del SCCS
El pasado 21 y 22 de Febrero, todos los integrantes del SCCS, incluyendo los grupos de trabajo específicos, se reunieron para poner el progreso sobre los diferentes temas en común.
Call for evidence: restriction of microplastics
The ECHA (European Chemical Agency) is currently focusing the attention on microplastics and their possible environmental impact following the latest international regulatory changes. The purpose of this call for evidence is to assess the impact of a possible...
New opinion regarding two nanomaterials.
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion regarding the use of two ingredients with a particle size that would see them classed as nanomaterials, and that are used as film formers and opacifiers. The ingredients mentioned are the "nano" version of Styrene/Acrylates...
The Spanish Government approved a new Royal Decree that regulates cosmetic products
On the 23 February 2018, a new royal decree was approved for the regulation of cosmetic products with the goal of ensuring consumer protection. The main topics covered in this new legal text are: The Government approves the Royal Decree that regulates cosmetic...
Addendum to the opinion on a cosmetic preservative.
The SCCS has published an addendum to an opinion as a response to a request for further information regarding a cosmetic preservative ingredient. This opinion covers the following ingredients: o-Phenylphenol (OPP) Sodium o-phenylphenate Potassium o-phenylphenate MEA...
The SCCS published a new opinion on a UV-filter.
The SCCS has published a favourable opinion regarding a UV-filter, establishing it´s safety for use in cosmetic products. However, this scientific approval does come with some restrictions. This opinion is still currently under a preliminary version, open for comments...
Nuevo apéndice a una opinión sobre un ingrediente cosmético.
El SCCS ha publicado un nuevo apéndice a una opinión sobre un ingrediente cosmético ampliamente empleado en productos cosméticos para el cuidado capilar.En la opinión SCCS/1512/13 el SCCS concluía que el ingrediente Zinc Pyrithione empleado como activo anticaspa en...
Meeting of the SCCS working group on cosmetic ingredients.
Following the meetings of the working group on cosmetic ingredients, we can find out the next movement of the SCCS with regards to possible publications and opinions.s.
Meeting on the WG on methodologies.
The Working Group on Methodologies performs its tasks regarding the possible methods used for detection, toxicological evaluation and the assessment of the safety of ingredients and products. Keeping updated with their work gives us a perspective on the direction in which alternative experimental methods are headed.
Meeting of the working group on nanomaterials
In the meetings held by the Working Group on Nanomaterials, we can see what progress is being made with regards to the safe use and risk evaluation of the nanomaterials used in cosmetic products. These meetings are a fast and reliable way of staying ahead of what is soon to come.
ECHA: possible restrictions regarding microplastics.
The European Commission is following the international lead and has requested the review and evaluation of two categories of plastics used in consumer products.
Reminder: entry into force of the restriction on a cosmetic preservative.
We would like to remind you that this month, a new Regulation has come into force that restricts the presence of an ingredient in final cosmetic products.