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Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the approximately hundred naturally occurring cannabinoids found in Cannabis plants and may account for up to 40 % of the plant’s extract. However, there is no definition of CBD in the Union law applicable to the area of cosmetic products.
On 17 February 2025, the SCCS published the preliminary scientific advice on the safety of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate – DHHB (CAS/EC No. 302776-68-7/443-860-6) in cosmetic products for children.
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.
Preliminary Opinion open for comments – Deadline for comments: 17 February 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 6 December 2024, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held. List of points discussed