News
IFRA announced the Notification of the 51st Amendment to the IFRA Standards
On 30 June 2023, International Fragrance Association (IFRA) announced the notification of the 51st Amendment to the Standards.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 20-21 June 2023
On 20-21 June 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
ECHA
Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO) on ECHA’s Candidate list
On 14 June 2023, ECHA added two new chemicals to the Candidate List. One of these two substances is a cosmetic ingredient, used in limited concentration in artificial nail systems.
Final Opinions
2nd revision of the SCCS Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics
On 6 June 2023, the SCCS adopted the 2nd revision of the Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics. This Guidance on nanomaterials should be used in conjunction with the general guidance for the submission of safety dossiers of cosmetic ingredients “The SCCS Notes of Guidance for the Read more…
ECHA
France submitted its intention to classify Cannabidiol as toxic to reproduction
On 6 April 2023, France submitted an intention to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) for the Harmonised Classification and Labeling (CLH) of Cannabidiol (Cas no 13956-29-1) as a reprotoxic substance. If the classification process is completed, the use of Cannabidiol in cosmetic products may be threatened.
European Commission
Draft EU Regulation notified to the WTO for the use of D4, D5, and D6
On 22 June 2023, the European Commission notified the WTO of a draft amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, known as REACH Regulation. The publication is amending Annex XVII as regards Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5), as well as Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6). To this end, the use of these substances in leave-on and Read more…
Plenary Meetings
SCCS 5th plenary meeting, 6-7 June 2023
On 6-7 June 2023, the SCCS 5th plenary meeting was held.
European Commission
New EU “Deforestation-free” Regulation
On 9 June 2023, the European Commission published the new Deforestation-free Regulation, known as Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. This new regulation will enter into force on 29 June 2023. It aims to minimise the Union’s contribution to deforestation and forest degradation worldwide (imported deforestation), thereby contributing to a reduction in global Read more…
ECHA
Sweden submitted its intention to classify Carnove as CMR 2
Sweden has submitted an intention to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) for the Harmonised Classification and Labeling (CLH) of Carvone as a reprotoxic substance category 2 (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, and Toxic to Reproduction, CMR 2). If the classification process is completed, the use of this substance in cosmetic products may be Read more…
European Commission
New General Product Safety Regulation
On 12 June 2023, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), known as Regulation (EU) 2023/988, entered into force. This new regulation ensures that only safe products are offered to consumers, regardless of the origin of the products and whether they are sold in shops or on online marketplaces. In addition, the GPSR Read more…