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.
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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…
United Kingdom
Managing CMR substances under the UK Cosmetics Regulation
At the beginning of the post-Brexit era, the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR) was initially aligned with the European Cosmetics Regulation. However, over time, it appears that the UK has been diverging from EU regulation, particularly in the area of ingredient management. A clear example of this shift is evident in Read more…
ECHA
CLH consultation on Sodium and Potassium salts of EDTMP
On 25 September 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) started the consultation on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of the chelating agents, Sodium EDTMP and Potassium EDTMP used in cosmetics. The proposal was submitted by Germany, and ECHA has launched the consultation, which will remain open until 24 November 2023. Read more…
ECHA
Silver Nitrate: CLH consultation
On 11 September 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) started the consultation on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of the cosmetic ingredient, Silver Nitrate (CAS no 7761-88-8). The proposal was submitted by Sweden, and ECHA has launched the consultation, which will remain open until 10 November 2023. If the classification Read more…
European Commission
CMR Omnibus VI Regulation is officially published
On 20 July 2023, the European Commission published the CMR Omnibus VI Regulation, formally EU Regulation 2023/1490. The regulation aims to prohibit the substances classified as Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Toxic to Reproduction (CMR) 1A, 1B, or 2 by the 18th Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the EU Classification Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Read more…
ECHA
Heliotropine and Talc: CLH Consultation
In June 2023, ECHA started the consultation on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of the cosmetic ingredients, Heliotropine and Talc. Ireland and the Netherlands submitted the proposals and the deadline is in August 2023. If the classification process is completed, the use of these substances in cosmetic products may be Read more…
ECHA
Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO) on ECHA’s Candidate list
On 14 June 2023, ECHA added two new chemicals to the Candidate List. One of these two substances is a cosmetic ingredient, used in limited concentration in artificial nail systems.
ECHA
Sweden submitted its intention to classify Carnove as CMR 2
Sweden has submitted an intention to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) for the Harmonised Classification and Labeling (CLH) of Carvone as a reprotoxic substance category 2 (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, and Toxic to Reproduction, CMR 2). If the classification process is completed, the use of this substance in cosmetic products may be Read more…
Final Opinions
12th revision of SCCS Notes of guidance for the testing of cosmetic ingredients and their safety evaluation
The NoG has been revised and updated with emphasis on the following: