Plenary Meetings
Draft agenda of the SCCS 6th plenary meeting, 26 October 2023
The draft agenda of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) 6th plenary meeting, on 26 October 2023, has just been published.
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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…
News
The European cosmetics industry’s stance on REACH restrictions regarding microplastics
The European cosmetics industry, through the body Cosmetics Europe, presents the following position on the restriction of synthetic polymer microparticles (microplastics) intentionally added to cosmetic products.
ECHA
Overview of the latest updates in the proposed restriction of PFAS substances and consultation result
The consultation on the proposed restriction of approximately 10,000 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) submitted by five national authorities in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, which opened on 22 March 2023, has recently concluded. PFAS have a wide range of uses in, among others, various cosmetic products, such Read more…
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on nanomaterials in cosmetic products, 18 September 2023
On 18 September 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held. The points of the previous meeting were agreed and published. Below there is a summary of the list of points discussed in this WG meeting.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 14-15 September 2023
On 14-15 September 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.
European Commission
EU Regulation 2023/2055: Restriction on microplastics
On 27 September 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards synthetic polymer microparticles.
European Commission
European Commission adopts measures to restrict microplastics in products
On 25 September 2023, the European Commission adopted measures that restrict microplastics intentionally added to products amending Annex XVII to EU REACH Regulation. The new rules will prohibit the sale of microplastics as such, and of products to which microplastics have been added on purpose and that release those microplastics when used. Read more…
European Commission
Q&A on restriction to intentionally added microplastics
On 25 September 2023, the European Commission published Questions and Answers on restrictions on microplastics intentionally added to products under the EU chemical legislation REACH.
Final Opinions
Children’s exposure to Methyl Salicylate: Final SCCS Scientific Advice-Submission II
On 22 September 2023, the SCCS published the final scientific advice on the safety of children’s exposure to Methyl Salicylate (methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, CAS/EC No. 119-36-8/204-317-7) as used in cosmetic products. The SCCS adopted this document by written procedure on 14 September 2023.