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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France established a list of endocrine disruptors for reporting in products
On 12 October 2023, France published three pieces of legislation concerning Endocrine Disruptors in products implementing one of the provisions of the French Anti-waste and Circular Economy law, known as AGEC law.
News
Call for urgent action to address harmful chemicals in consumer products including cosmetics
On 10 October 2023, the organisation of European consumer associations, commonly referred to as BEUC, published a compilation of the results of tests recently carried out by its members. BEUC finds that many harmful chemicals are present in everyday consumer products, and thus calls on the EU to urgently reduce Read more…
United Kingdom
UK launched a call for data on suspected Endocrine Disruptors
On 14 August 2023, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) invited any interested parties, including academia, manufacturers of cosmetic products, producers of the substances concerned, and consumer associations to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients with suspected endocrine disrupting properties.
Preliminary Opinions
Benzyl Salicylate: Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 13 June 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the fragrance ingredient “Benzyl Salicylate” included in the priority list of 28 potential Endocrine Disruptors (EDs). The deadline for comments was set for 4 August 2023.
Final Opinions
Salicylic Acid: Final SCCS opinion
On 9 June 2023, the Scientific Committee published its final Opinion on the safety of Salicylic Acid with CAS no 69-72-7, EC No. 200-712-3. The SCCS adopted this document during the plenary meeting on 6-7 June 2023.
Preliminary Opinions
Butylparaben: Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 8 June 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Butylparaben, with CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7. The deadline for comments was set for 21 August 2023.
Preliminary Opinions
Methylparaben: Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 8 June 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Methylparaben, with CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7. The deadline for comments was set for 21 August 2023.
ECHA
Phenylketones, Rose ketones, and Biguanides: Assessment of regulatory need reports published by ECHA
On 26 April 2023, ECHA published four reports on the assessment of regulatory needs for four substance groups. Interestingly, three groups include substances used in cosmetic products.
Requests For Opinions
Triphenyl Phosphate: Request for SCCS opinion
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess the safety of Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS No.204-112-2, EC No.115-86-6). The SCCS approved this mandate by written procedure on 17 April 2023, and the Committee has nine months to deliver its Opinion.