Final Opinions
12th revision of SCCS Notes of guidance for the testing of cosmetic ingredients and their safety evaluation
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Cosmetics Europe Recommendation for harmonizing Allergy Alert Test instructions for Hair Coloring Products
On April 24, 2023, Cosmetics Europe (CE), the association representing the personal care industry in the European Union (EU), released a new recommendation regarding the Allergy Alert Test (AAT) for hair coloring products. This recommendation introduces a standardized process for conducting the AAT. Cosmetics Europe recommends that companies marketing hair Read more…
ECHA
Phenylketones, Rose ketones, and Biguanides: Assessment of regulatory need reports published by ECHA
On 26 April 2023, ECHA published four reports on the assessment of regulatory needs for four substance groups. Interestingly, three groups include substances used in cosmetic products.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 17-18 April 2023
On 17-18 April 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
United Kingdom
Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, HAA299 and HAA299 (nano): Upcoming restrictions in the UK Cosmetics Regulation
On 28 April 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as applicable in Great Britain (i.e., England, Wales, and Scotland). Permitted levels of certain chemicals in the Cosmetics Regulation are amended.
Preliminary Opinions
Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano): Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 24 April 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes, and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano), with CAS/EC No. 99685-96-8/628-630-7, 11538-22-7/-, 182024-48 42-6/-. The deadline for comments was set for 12 June 2023.
ECHA
Call for evidence to support the planned restriction proposal of 1,4-Dioxane as a constituent or impurity in surfactants
The German competent authority for REACH intends to submit a restriction proposal according to REACH Article 69(4) and to restrict the manufacture, use, and placing on the market of 1,4-dioxane-containing surfactants. In cosmetics and personal care products, 1,4-dioxane itself is not used as an intentionally added ingredient but is an Read more…
Requests For Opinions
Triphenyl Phosphate: Request for SCCS opinion
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess the safety of Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS No.204-112-2, EC No.115-86-6). The SCCS approved this mandate by written procedure on 17 April 2023, and the Committee has nine months to deliver its Opinion.
Requests For Opinions
Benzophenone-1: Request for SCCS Opinion
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess the safety of Benzophenone-1 (CAS No. 131-56-6, EC No. 205-029-4). The SCCS approved this mandate by written procedure on 17 April 2023, and the Committee has nine months to deliver its Opinion.
Requests For Opinions
Benzophenone-4: Request for SCCS opinion
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess the safety of Benzophenone-4 (CAS No.4065-45-6, EC No. 223-772-2). The SCCS approved this mandate by written procedure on 17 April 2023, and the Committee has nine months to deliver its Opinion.