Final Opinions
Butylparaben: Final SCCS opinion
On 6 November 2023, the SCCS published the final opinion on Butylparaben, with CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7. The SCCS adopted this document during the plenary meeting on 26 October 2023.
Final Opinions
Benzyl Salicylate: Final SCCS opinion
On 6 November 2023, the SCCS published the final opinion on the fragrance ingredient “Benzyl Salicylate” included in the priority list of 28 potential Endocrine Disruptors (EDs). The SCCS adopted this document during the plenary meeting on 26 October 2023.
United Kingdom
Draft UK Regulation notified to the WTO for the use of BHT in cosmetics
On 27 October 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 of BHT (CAS no 128-37-0) in the Cosmetics Regulation are amended.
Final Opinions
Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano): Final SCCS opinion
On 3 November 2023, the SCCS published the final 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 SCCS adopted this document during its plenary meeting on 26 October 2023.
United Kingdom
Consultation on the proposed ban on the manufacture supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in the UK
On 14 October 2023, the public consultation on the UK-wide proposal to ban the manufacture, supply, and sale of wet wipes containing plastic, was published. This regulation is being proposed due to the negative environmental impacts associated with single-use plastic products, incorrect disposal, and the fact that there are already Read more…
ECHA
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.
United Kingdom
New mandatory classifications of cosmetic ingredients under GB CLP
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 for these substances.
European Commission
The Detergent Regulation: Clarification on fragrance allergens
The Detergent Regulation requires information on fragrance allergens in the labeling of a washing or cleaning agent (including makeup brush cleansers). The list of fragrance allergens is established within the Cosmetics Regulation and has recently been expanded to approximately 80 substances. The Detergent Regulation refers to the Cosmetics Regulation’s list Read more…
ECHA
Sodium Chlorite: CLH intention
On 2 October 2023, Hungary submitted an intention to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) for the Harmonised Classification and Labeling (CLH) of Sodium Chlorite (Cas no 7758-19-2) as a mutagenic substance. If the classification process is completed, the use of Sodium Chlorite in cosmetic products may be threatened.
News
France established a list of endocrine disruptors for reporting in products
On 12 October 2023, France published three pieces of legislation concerning Endocrine Disruptors in products implementing one of the provisions of the French Anti-waste and Circular Economy law, known as AGEC law.