Preliminary Opinions
Hydroxyapatite (nano): Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 11 January 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano), with CAS no: 1306-06-5. The deadline for comments was set for 1 March 2023.
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Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 19-20 December 2022
On 19-20 December 2022, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on Methodologies, 21 December 2022
On 21 December 2022, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Methodologies was held. Below is the summary of the points discussed in this WG meeting.
News
National requirements for cosmetic products in Spain
Although the Regulation on cosmetic products is directly applicable in the countries of the European Union, it is necessary to nationalize the aspects that the European standard leaves to the Member States. For this reason, the Spanish Royal Decree 85/2018, has been issued and addresses certain aspects not envisaged in the Read more…
United Kingdom
UK further extends the deadline for the cosmetics labeling requirements
For seven years until 31 December 2027, the name, address, and country of origin requirements are satisfied if there is compliance with Article 19(1)(a) of the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
News
Reminder: Summary of Regulatory news
Below is a summary of what is expected to happen in the near future.
Requests For Opinions
Children’s exposure to Methyl Salicylate: Request for SCCS Scientific Advice (Submission II)
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess 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 approved this mandate by written procedure on 20 December 2022, and the Committee has three months to deliver its Opinion.
Preliminary Opinions
Salicylic Acid: Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 15 December 2022, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Salicylic Acid with CAS no “69-72-7”. The deadline for comments was set for 17 February 2023.
European Commission
Proposal for a revision of EU legislation on Packaging and Packaging Waste
On 30 November 2022, the European Commission published the proposal for a revision of EU legislation on Packaging and Packaging Waste, as part of the European Green Deal’s Circular Economy Action Plan aiming to prevent packaging waste, boost reuse and refill, and make all packaging recyclable by 2030.
News
A draft French decree concerns the bulk sale of cosmetics
On 22 November 2022, France notified the European Commission of a draft decree “Establishing the list of products for which sale in bulk is prohibited for public health reasons”. The draft decree concerns, among others, cosmetic products. In particular, cosmetic products are included in the list of products that may Read more…