European Commission
Reminder of the PFCAs bans in cosmetic products
200 PFAS substances have been restricted since February 2023.
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United Kingdom
Draft Regulation notified to the WTO for the ban on wet wipes in Scotland
On 23 July 2024, Scotland notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Regulation titled “TheEnvironmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (Scotland) Regulations 2024″.These regulations propose to introduce a ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic. These regulations will apply in Scotland.
European Commission
Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2024/1435: Template for a recall notice
On 27 May 2024, the European Commission published the Regulation (EU) 2024/1435 of 24 May 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards establishing the template for a recall notice. The European Commission has recently added a further clarification Read more…
European Commission
Call for data on Salicylic esters
On 1 April 2024, the European Commission started a consultation inviting any interested parties to submit data, scientific evidence and relevant information about aggregate exposure to salicylic acid from the use of salicylic esters in cosmetic products. It must be submitted from 1 July 2024 to 1 July 2025. This is a call Read more…
Preliminary Opinions
Hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 (Colipa No B123): Preliminary SCCS Scientific Advice (Submission II)
On 1 August 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary scientific advice on the safety of hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 (Colipa No B123) used in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments was set by 27 September 2024.
Preliminary Opinions
Children’s exposure to Hexyl Salicylate from cosmetic products: Preliminary Addendum to SCCS/1658/23 Opinion
On 26 July 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary addendum to SCCS/1658/23 to cover children’s exposure to Hexyl Salicylate (hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) from cosmetic products.
European Commission
Publication of the EU Ecodesign Regulation
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force on 18 July 2024, is the cornerstone of the Commission’s approach to more environmentally sustainable and circular products. Products and the way we use them can have a significant impact on the environment. Consumption in the EU can therefore be a major Read more…
News
Industry calls on the Council of the European Union to establish a certain and pragmatic framework under the Green Claims Directive
On 3 June 2024, ahead of the adoption of the provisional agreement on the Green Claims Directive by the Council of the EU later that month, Cosmetics Europe together with 11 other industry associations called on Member States to focus on creating a practical and effective regulatory framework.
News
Cosmetics Europe released the updated version of the cosmetics industry guidance on microplastics
On 4 July 2024, Cosmetics Europe released the updated version of a joint guidance document on the EU Microplastics Restriction to help the cosmetics industry understand the key elements of the restriction. The updated document includes clarifications as well as answers to questions that have arisen since the first publication Read more…
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 19 June 2024
On 19 June 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.