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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…
On the 13th of April 2022, the United Kingdom (UK) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 and the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as applicable in Great Britain (i.e., England, Wales, and Scotland). The draft amendment includes changes entailing either a reduction 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.
The SCCS published the preliminary version of its revision of the scientific opinion on Vitamin A (retinol, retinyl palmitate, and retinyl acetate). The deadline for comments was set for 7 February 2022.
In the light of new SCCS opinions, European Commission has already prepared a draft regulation referring to the substances BHT, Acid Yellow 3, Homosalate, Resorcinol, and Bis-(Diethylaminohy d-Roxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine (HAA299).
On the 11th of April 2022, ECHA started a consultation on harmonised classification and labelling of Propylparaben (CAS no 94-13-3). The proposal was submitted by Belgium and the deadline is on the 10th of June 2022. If the classification process is completed, the use of this substance in cosmetic products Read more…
Considering the concerns related to potential endocrine disrupting properties of “Butylparaben”, the European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess its safety as a preservative in cosmetic products. On 5 October 2021, this mandate has been accepted by the SCCS and the Committee has nine months to deliver its Read more…
The European Commission has asked the SCCS to assess the safety of Hydroxyapatite (nano). On 15-16 March 2022, the SCCS accepted this mandate and the Committee has six months to deliver its Opinion.
The European Commission has asked the SCCS to assess the safety of the hair dye ingredient “Sodium Bromothymol Blue”. On 16 March 2022, the SCCS accepted this mandate and the Committee has nine months to deliver its Opinion.
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess the safety of the fragrance ingredient “Benzyl Salicylate” included in the priority list of 28 potential Endocrine Disruptors (EDs) in cosmetics. On 3 February 2022, this mandate has been accepted by the SCCS and the Committee has nine months to Read more…