United Kingdom
Methyl Salicylate: differences between EU and UK
On 16 January 2025, the UK notified the WTO of an amendment to Annex III of its cosmetics regulation, introducing new restrictions on the use of Methyl Salicylate.
News
New version of the EU Bordeline Manual
The EU Commission has released version 5.4 of the EU Borderline Manual, which is now available for download.
Preliminary Opinions
Scientific advice – children’s exposure to Methyl salicylate (methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate) – Revision of SCCS/1654/23
Preliminary Opinion open for comments – Deadline for comments: 17 February 2025
Final Opinions
Scientific Advice on HC Red No. 18 (Colipa No. B124) – Submission II
On 23 January 2025, the SCCS published the final scientific advice on the safety of HC Red No. 18 (CAS No. 1444596-49-9) in cosmetic products.
Preliminary Opinions
Preliminary Opinion open for comments on Salicylic Acid – Children’s exposure (deadline for comments: 10 March 2025)
On 13 January 2025, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of Salicylic Acid (CAS No. 69-72-7, EC No. 200-712-3) in cosmetic products for children.
Preliminary Opinions
Preliminary Opinion open for comments on Butylparaben – Children’s exposure (deadline for comments: 10 March 2025)
On 13 January 2025, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of Butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7) in cosmetic products for children.
Final Opinions
Addendum to the Scientific Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate SCCS/1658/23 – Corrigendum adopted on 18/12/24
On 19 December 2024, the SCCS published the final addendum to the scientific opinion on the safety of Hexyl Salicylate (CAS no 6259-76-3) in cosmetic products for children below 3 years of age.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products, 6 December 2024
On 6 December 2024, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held. List of points discussed
Preliminary Opinions
Scientific Advice open for comments on HC Red No. 18 – Submission II (deadline: 13 January 2025)
On 10 December 2024, the SCCS published the scientific advice on the safety of HC Red No. 18 (CAS No. 1444596-49-9) in cosmetic products.