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ECHA

Need for regulatory risk management for certain cosmetic ingredients

In October 2023, ECHA published three reports on the assessment of regulatory needs for three substance groups including substances that may be used in cosmetic products.

By ToxPartner, 1 month02/11/2023 ago

United Kingdom

New mandatory classifications of cosmetic ingredients under GB CLP

On 20 October 2023, the UK Government added 98 chemical substances to the Great Britain Mandatory Classification List (GB MCL). This action introduces new mandatory classifications under Article 37 of the GB Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation for these substances.

By ToxPartner, 1 month31/10/2023 ago

European Commission

The Detergent Regulation: Clarification on fragrance allergens

The Detergent Regulation requires information on fragrance allergens in the labeling of a washing or cleaning agent (including makeup brush cleansers). The list of fragrance allergens is established within the Cosmetics Regulation and has recently been expanded to approximately 80 substances. The Detergent Regulation refers to the Cosmetics Regulation’s list Read more…

By ToxPartner, 1 month28/10/2023 ago

European Commission

Impact of the microplastics restriction on glitter

As of 17 October 2023, the European Commission’s microplastics restriction went into effect, essentially banning the sale of microplastics in consumer products, including those used in cosmetics and detergents. Loose plastic glitter for uses without a transitional period, such as art and crafts, and toys, is banned as of 17 October Read more…

By ToxPartner, 1 month22/10/2023 ago

European Commission

Impact of restriction on microplastics in cosmetic products

The REACH restriction on microplastics ‘Regulation (EU) 2023/2055’, will have a big impact on the cosmetics industry.

By ToxPartner, 1 month21/10/2023 ago

ECHA

France’s intention to restrict Octocrylene: Preparing a regulatory proposal

On 11 October 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published France’s intention to prepare a restriction dossier introducing restrictions on the placing on the market of mixtures containing Octocrylene, under the REACH regulation . Octocrylene is a UV filter used in sunscreen products and other cosmetics. During the preparation of the restriction proposal stakeholders have Read more…

By ToxPartner, 1 month20/10/2023 ago

United Kingdom

Differences in cosmetic ingredient bans and restrictions: EU vs UK

The table below provides an overview of the existing and upcoming distinctions in ingredient prohibitions and restrictions within the Cosmetic Regulations for the UK and EU markets.

By ToxPartner, 2 months15/10/2023 ago

United Kingdom

SAG-CS final opinions on BHT and Kojic Acid

The UK Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has recently published two opinions on the use of Butylated Hydoxytoluene (BHT) (CAS no 128-37-0) and Kojic acid (CAS no 501-30-4) in cosmetic products.

By ToxPartner, 2 months15/10/2023 ago

Plenary Meetings

Draft agenda of the SCCS 6th plenary meeting, 26 October 2023

The draft agenda of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) 6th plenary meeting, on 26 October 2023, has just been published.

By ToxPartner, 2 months12/10/2023 ago

ECHA

Acetophenone: CLH consultation

On 2 October 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) started the consultation on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Acetophenone used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient. The proposal was submitted by Spain, and ECHA has launched the consultation, which will remain open until 1 December 2023. If the classification Read more…

By ToxPartner, 2 months12/10/2023 ago