Final Opinions
Aluminium: Final SCCS opinion (Submission III)
The Scientific Committee has published its final Opinion on the safety of Aluminium in cosmetic products. It was adopted by written procedure on 1 January 2023
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Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on nanomaterials in cosmetic products – January 2023
On 18 January 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on Methodologies, 11 January 2023
On 11 January 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Methodologies was held.
ECHA
Talc, Dimethyl Imidazolidinone, and Potassium Bromide: CLH intentions and proposals
ECHA published three intentions and proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for substances that can be used in cosmetics: Talc, Dimethyl Imidazolidinone, and Potassium Bromide. If the classification process is completed, the use of some of these substances in cosmetic products may be threatened.
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…
European Commission
Proposal for a revision of the CLP Regulation
On 19 December 2022, the European Commission proposed a revised Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP) and introduced new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and other harmful chemical substances to better protect people and the environment from hazardous chemicals.
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.
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.