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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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…
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.
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
Benzophenone-4: Request for SCCS opinion
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess the safety of Benzophenone-4 (CAS No.4065-45-6, EC No. 223-772-2). The SCCS approved this mandate by written procedure on 17 April 2023, and the Committee has nine months to deliver its Opinion.
ECHA
Cosmetic ingredients in draft CoRAP for the years 2023-2025
On 13 December 2022, ECHA published the draft list of the substances included in the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for the years 2023-2025. Interestingly, 7 out of 24 substances included in the CoRAP process, are authorized ingredients that can be used in cosmetic products, while one substance is prohibited Read more…
Final Opinions
Triclocarban and Triclosan: Final SCCS Scientific Advice
The Scientific Committee has published the final scientific advice on Triclocarban and Triclosan as substances with potential endocrine-disrupting properties in cosmetic products. The SCCS adopted this scientific advice during the plenary meeting on 24-25 October 2022.
Final Opinions
Genistein and Daidzein: Final SCCS opinion
The Scientific Committee has published its final Opinion on Genistein and Daidzein. It was adopted by written procedure on 16 September 2022.
European Commission
Consultation on 4 new hazard classes of CLP Regulation
On 20 September 2022, the European Commission started a public consultation on a draft act that would introduce new hazard classes as part of its revision to the CLP Regulation on classification, labelling, and packaging of substances. The consultation is open until 18 October.