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.
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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.
European Commission
Draft EU Regulation notified to the WTO for the use of Vitamin A, Arbutin, Alpha-Arbutin, and certain substances with potential endocrine-disrupting properties
On 8 June 2023, the European Commission notified the WTO of a draft amendment to the Cosmetic Regulation. The publication is amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council as regards the use of Vitamin A compounds, Arbutin, Alpha-Arbutin, Triclosan, Triclocarban, Kojic Acid, Daidzein, Genistein, and Read more…
European Commission
Cannabidiol: EU calls for data on its safety in cosmetic products
The European Commission has issued a call for data on the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) in cosmetic products, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Preliminary Opinions
Children’s exposure to Methyl Salicylate: Preliminary SCCS Scientific Advice-Submission II
On 16 May 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary scientific advice on 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 deadline for comments was set for 19 June 2023.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic products, 24 April 2023
On 24 April 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held.
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.
Preliminary Opinions
Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano): Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 24 April 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes, and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano), with CAS/EC No. 99685-96-8/628-630-7, 11538-22-7/-, 182024-48 42-6/-. The deadline for comments was set for 12 June 2023.
ECHA
ECHA supports European Commission to prepare a restriction proposal for CMR substances in childcare articles
To protect children, the European Commission plans to prepare a REACH restriction proposal on carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reprotoxic (CMR) substances in childcare articles. To this end, ECHA prepared a call for evidence and asked interested parties to send information on the potential presence of CMRs (categories 1A or 1B) in childcare articles. The Read more…
ECHA
Call for evidence to support the planned restriction proposal of 1,4-Dioxane as a constituent or impurity in surfactants
The German competent authority for REACH intends to submit a restriction proposal according to REACH Article 69(4) and to restrict the manufacture, use, and placing on the market of 1,4-dioxane-containing surfactants. In cosmetics and personal care products, 1,4-dioxane itself is not used as an intentionally added ingredient but is an Read more…