Preliminary Opinions
Hydroxyapatite (nano): Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 11 January 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano), with CAS no: 1306-06-5. The deadline for comments was set for 1 March 2023.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 19-20 December 2022
On 19-20 December 2022, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on Methodologies, 21 December 2022
On 21 December 2022, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Methodologies was held. Below is the summary of the points discussed in this WG meeting.
News
National requirements for cosmetic products in Spain
Although the Regulation on cosmetic products is directly applicable in the countries of the European Union, it is necessary to nationalize the aspects that the European standard leaves to the Member States. For this reason, the Spanish Royal Decree 85/2018, has been issued and addresses certain aspects not envisaged in the Read more…
European Commission
Proposal for a revision of the CLP Regulation
On 19 December 2022, the European Commission proposed a revised Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP) and introduced new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and other harmful chemical substances to better protect people and the environment from hazardous chemicals.
United Kingdom
UK further extends the deadline for the cosmetics labeling requirements
For seven years until 31 December 2027, the name, address, and country of origin requirements are satisfied if there is compliance with Article 19(1)(a) of the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
News
Reminder: Summary of Regulatory news
Below is a summary of what is expected to happen in the near future.
Requests For Opinions
Children’s exposure to Methyl Salicylate: Request for SCCS Scientific Advice (Submission II)
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess 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 approved this mandate by written procedure on 20 December 2022, and the Committee has three months to deliver its Opinion.
ECHA
Cosmetic ingredients in draft CoRAP for the years 2023-2025
On 13 December 2022, ECHA published the draft list of the substances included in the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for the years 2023-2025. Interestingly, 7 out of 24 substances included in the CoRAP process, are authorized ingredients that can be used in cosmetic products, while one substance is prohibited Read more…
Preliminary Opinions
Salicylic Acid: Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 15 December 2022, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Salicylic Acid with CAS no “69-72-7”. The deadline for comments was set for 17 February 2023.