Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients of October 2022
On 3 and 4 October 2022, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
Final Opinions
Genistein and Daidzein: Final SCCS opinion
The Scientific Committee has published its final Opinion on Genistein and Daidzein. It was adopted by written procedure on 16 September 2022.
European Commission
Consultation on 4 new hazard classes of CLP Regulation
On 20 September 2022, the European Commission started a public consultation on a draft act that would introduce new hazard classes as part of its revision to the CLP Regulation on classification, labelling, and packaging of substances. The consultation is open until 18 October.
European Commission
More than 80 allergens to be declared in cosmetics
On 15 September 2022, the European Commission notified the WTO of a new amendment to the Cosmetic Regulation. The publication is amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products.
Requests For Opinions
Hair dye Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165): Request for SCCS opinion
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess the safety of the hair dye Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165) (CAS/EC No. 73793-79-0/827-723-1 and 1928659-47-5/-) in cosmetic products. The SCCS approved this mandate in the plenary meeting on 20 September 2022, and the Committee has nine months Read more…
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients of September 2022
On 7 and 8 September 2022, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
European Commission
CMR Omnibus V Regulation
On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published the “CMR Omnibus V”, formally EU Regulation 2022/1531, which is based on the 17th ATP (Adaptation to Technical Progress) of the CLP chemicals legislation.
Sustainability
Impact of French anti-waste law on the cosmetic sector
On 10 February 2020, the French government signed the Anti-Waste law called, AGEC law n°2020-105 (regarding a Circular Economy and the Fight Against Waste). The law contains more than a hundred articles including new obligations, and prohibitions to be implemented by 2040. These measurements will have a big impact on all sectors of Read more…
Sustainability
Reminder: Mandatory Triman logo in France
Packages sold in France and produced after 9 September 2022 should bear the Triman logo and sorting instructions. However, there is an extended period until 15 June 2023 for marketers to sell existing stocks of packaging manufactured or imported before 9 September 2022.
United Kingdom
UK extends the deadline for the cosmetic product labeling
For a period of five years until 31 December 2025: the name, address, and country of origin requirements are satisfied if there is compliance with the requirements of Article 19(1)(a) of the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.