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Octocrylene (CAS no 6197-30-4) and Benzophenone-3 (CAS no 131-57-7) are currently authorized cosmetic ingredients used as UV filters in cosmetic products. Considering the concerns related to their potential endocrine-disrupting properties, SCCS carried out a safety assessment for both substances.
The UK adopted the EU Annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation until 31 December 2020. However, from 1 January 2021, the UK decides if the changes occurred under the EU Cosmetics Regulation will be followed under the UK Cosmetics Regulation.
On 3 May 2022, the European Commission published the 18th Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling, and packaging of substances and mixtures (the CLP Regulation). The new harmonized classifications concern, among others, cosmetic ingredients. Some of them have gotten CMR classifications, which means Read more…
On 5 April 2022, the European Commission started a consultation inviting any interested parties to submit data aiming to identify the various salicylic esters used in cosmetic products that are metabolised to Salicylic Acid. This will help SCCS to proceed with an assessment of the aggregate exposure to Salicylic Acid Read more…
On 29 April 2022, the European Commission published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Implementing Decision (EU)Â 2022/677, including the new glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labelling of cosmetic products. The new glossary includes 30070 ingredients and this version will apply from 29 April Read more…
On 3 February 2022, European Commission notified WTO of a draft Omnibus V Regulation, aiming at modifying Annex II, III, and V of the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. The draft amendment includes changes entailing both restriction and prohibition of specific chemicals. The proposed date of the adoption is during the Read more…
The European Green Deal sets a high ambition for a toxic-free environment leading to zero pollution. The Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) adopted on 14 October 2020 outlines the Commission’s strategy for the sustainable and safe use of chemicals. The objectives of the Strategy are to better protect citizens and Read more…
The European Commission has published the draft document for the 18th Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling, and packaging of substances and mixtures (the CLP Regulation).
On 11 February 2022, European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 referring to the ban of 12 nanomaterials for which the SCCS has identified a high concern. As a result, these nanomaterials will be included in Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation Read more…
From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing Dihydroxyacetone (CAS no 96-26-4) and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market.