Regulation
Some questions and answers about PPWR
Several questions were asked about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that we would like to answer in this post.
Preliminary Opinions
Scientific Advice open for comments on the safety of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate – DHHB (deadline: 25 April 2025)
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.
Requests For Opinions
Children’s exposure to Hexyl Salicylate from cosmetic products: Request for an Addendum to SCCS/1658/23 Opinion
The Commission requests an addendum to SCCS/1658/23 to cover children’s exposure to HexylSalicylate (hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) from cosmetic products.
European Commission
European Parliament adopts the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
On 24 April 2024, Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU. The council needs to formally approve the agreement as well before it can enter into force.
News
Cosmetics Europe and IFRA welcome the agreement on the CLP revision
On 6 December 2023, Cosmetics Europe and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) welcomed the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures (CLP), reached on 5 December 2023 following the trilogue discussions.
Final Opinions
Corrigendum on the 12th revision of the SCCS Notes of Guidance
A corrigendum on the 12th revision of the SCCS Notes of Guidance has been published.
Plenary Meetings
SCCS 6th plenary meeting, 26 October 2023
On 26 October 2023, the SCCS 6th plenary meeting was held. Below is a summary of the points discussed in this WG meeting.
News
Regulations in progress
Below is a summary of adopted rules and regulations, presented in chronological order. Those that are closest in time end up at the top of the list.
News
REACH Regulation for cosmetic products
In order to be sold legally within the European Union, a cosmetic product must comply with the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, which sets out a number of requirements relating to the safety, labeling, and packaging of cosmetic products. Additionally, any individual substances used in the cosmetic product must Read more…