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New version of the EU Bordeline Manual
The EU Commission has released version 5.4 of the EU Borderline Manual, which is now available for download.
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Final Opinions
Final Opinion on new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano form)
On 25 October 2024, the SCCS published the opinion on the safety of the new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano form) in cosmetic products.
European Commission
EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive enters into force
The European Parliament and the Council have negotiated a provisional agreement on a directive on urban waste water management from autumn 2023 until this spring. On 5 November, the member states adopted it at the ECOFIN meeting (Economic and Financial Affairs Council ), and the legal text has now been Read more…
European Commission
Cosmetic ingredients in the draft 23rd ATP of CLP
The European Commission has published the draft document for the 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling, and packaging of substances and mixtures (the CLP Regulation). The Annex to the document lists the substances for which RAC adopted an opinion in 2023 on Read more…
European Commission
Draft CMR Omnibus VII Regulation
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the “Omnibus VII” regulation on June 24. The adoption is expected to take place during the 3rd quarter of 2025.
European Commission
Regulation (EU) 2024/996: Vitamin A, Arbutin, Alpha-Arbutin, and certain substances with potential endocrine-disrupting properties in cosmetics
On 3 April 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/996 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 regarding the use of Vitamin A compounds, Arbutin, Alpha-Arbutin, Triclosan, Triclocarban, Kojic Acid, Daidzein, Genistein, and 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor.
Final Opinions
Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165): Final SCCS opinion
On 5 March 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the hair dye Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165) (CAS/EC No. 73793-79-0/827-723-1 and 1928659-47-5/-) in cosmetic products. The SCCS adopted this document by written procedure on 28 February 2024.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 25-26 January 2024
On 25-26 January 2024, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held. The points of the previous meeting were agreed upon and published. Below is a summary of the points discussed in this WG meeting.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 19-20 December 2023
On 19-20 December 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held. The points of the previous meeting were agreed upon and published. Below is a summary of the points discussed in this WG meeting.
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Cosmetics Europe guidance on the implementation of the General Product Safety Regulation in cosmetics
Cosmetics Europe has recently published guidance with the view of clarifying the application of Article 19 of the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) to cosmetic products.