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Need for regulatory risk management for certain cosmetic ingredients
In October 2023, ECHA published three reports on the assessment of regulatory needs for three substance groups including substances that may be used in cosmetic products.
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In October 2023, ECHA published three reports on the assessment of regulatory needs for three substance groups including substances that may be used in cosmetic products.
On 20 October 2023, the UK Government added 98 chemical substances to the Great Britain Mandatory Classification List (GB MCL). This action introduces new mandatory classifications under Article 37 of the GB Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation Read more…
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On 18 September 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held. The points of the previous meeting were agreed and published. Below there is a summary of Read more…
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On 27 September 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, Read more…
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On 22 September 2023, the SCCS published the final scientific advice on the safety of children’s exposure to Methyl Salicylate (methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, CAS/EC No. 119-36-8/204-317-7) as used in cosmetic products. The SCCS adopted this document Read more…
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In July 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) published the concluding document of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) evaluation for Propylparaben (CAS no 94-13-3), which is commonly employed as a preservative in cosmetics. This Read more…
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On 2 August 2023, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the UK’s product safety framework. This call to action invites participation from a wide spectrum of stakeholders, Read more…
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On 25 July 2023, the Commission responded to the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) ‘Save Cruelty-free Cosmetics – Commit to a Europe without Animal Testing’. The response provides a comprehensive overview of the EU’s legislative and policy framework Read more…
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The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare, Council of Europe published the 2nd edition of the “Safe Cosmetics for Young Children” Guide (2023). It provides manufacturers and safety assessors with the most Read more…
On 14 August 2023, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) invited any interested parties, including academia, manufacturers of cosmetic products, producers of the substances concerned, and consumer associations to submit any scientific information Read more…
On 31 July 2023, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) announced its intention to introduce legislation to extend indefinitely the recognition of the CE marking and reversed epsilon marking for most products, including cosmetic Read more…
On 23 June 2023, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), released an updated version of its guidance concerning deceptive environmental claims and social responsibility in advertising.
On 25 July 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Decision (EU) 2023/1540 amending and correcting Decision (EU) 2021/1870 establishing EU Ecolabel criteria for cosmetic products and animal care products.
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On 9 June 2023, the European Commission asked the Scientific Committee to assess the inhalation toxicity of the fragrance ingredient Acetylated Vetiver Oil – AVO (CAS No 84082-84-8, EC No 282-031-1) in sprayable cosmetic products Read more…
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On 8 June 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Butylparaben, with CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7. The deadline for comments was set for 21 August 2023.
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The European Commission has initiated an open public consultation to gather opinions on addressing the production of hazardous chemicals that are banned within the European Union (EU) but are produced for export. This action aligns Read more…
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A new Recommendation on the definition of nanomaterial (2022/C 229/01) was adopted by the European Commission in 2022 to serve different policy, legislative, and research purposes when addressing nanomaterials or issues concerning products of nanotechnologies. Read more…
On 28 April 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as applicable in Great Britain (i.e., England, Wales, and Scotland). Permitted levels Read more…
On 27 April 2023, the Commission welcomes the positive vote of the EU countries on the REACH committee for its proposal to restrict microplastics that are intentionally added to products.
On 28 April 2023, the Commission proposed a revised Regulation on Detergents and Cleaning products. The proposal simplifies the current rules to better protect health and the environment, as well as ensure the better functioning Read more…
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On 12 April 2023, to protect workers and the environment, ECHA recommends that the European Commission adds eight substances, including lead, to the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV of REACH Regulation 1907/2006). Once substances are added Read more…
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On 24 April 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes, and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano), with CAS/EC No. 99685-96-8/628-630-7, 11538-22-7/-, 182024-48 42-6/-. The deadline for comments was set for Read more…
To protect children, the European Commission plans to prepare a REACH restriction proposal on carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reprotoxic (CMR) substances in childcare articles. To this end, ECHA prepared a call for evidence and asked interested parties to Read more…
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess the safety of Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS No.204-112-2, EC No.115-86-6). The SCCS approved this mandate by written procedure on 17 April 2023, and the Committee has Read more…