On 28 February 2023, the European Commission submitted a proposal to the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on packaging and packaging waste. This proposal aimed to address and regulate issues related to packaging and packaging waste within the European Union. It Read more…
On 29 August 2022, ECHA announced that it had received new harmonized classification and labelling (CLH) proposals for eight fragrance cosmetic ingredients submitted by Sweden. These ingredients were initially proposed to be classified as Reproductive toxicants, category 1B. However, it is worth noting that as of now, five of these Read more…
The study “Common fragrance chemicals activate dendritic cells in coculture with keratinocytes” published on 23 April 2023, by Niklas Peter and co-authors, aimed to assess the effectiveness of a 2D coculture model comprising keratinocytes and dendritic cells (DCs) in evaluating the skin sensitization potency of weak to moderately sensitizing fragrance Read more…
On 13 June 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the fragrance ingredient “Benzyl Salicylate” included in the priority list of 28 potential Endocrine Disruptors (EDs). The deadline for comments was set for 4 August 2023.
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 – Submission IV. The SCCS approved this mandate in the plenary meeting on 6-7 June Read more…
On 9 June 2023, the European Commission formally requested the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) to evaluate the information submitted regarding Aluminium and review the conclusions presented in SCCS/1613/19, SCCS/1626/20, and SCCS/1644/22, accordingly. This request signifies the Commission’s commitment to ensuring the safety and appropriate usage of Aluminium in Read more…
On 9 June 2023, the Scientific Committee published its final Opinion on the safety of Salicylic Acid with CAS no 69-72-7, EC No. 200-712-3. The SCCS adopted this document during the plenary meeting on 6-7 June 2023.
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.
On 8 June 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Methylparaben, with CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7. The deadline for comments was set for 21 August 2023.
On 8 June 2023, the European Commission notified the WTO of a draft amendment to the Cosmetic Regulation. The publication is amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council as regards the use of Vitamin A compounds, Arbutin, Alpha-Arbutin, Triclosan, Triclocarban, Kojic Acid, Daidzein, Genistein, and Read more…