Final Opinions
Benzophenone-4: Final SCCS opinion
On 4 April 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the safety of Benzophenone-4 in cosmetic products.
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Requests For Opinions
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC): Request for SCCS Opinion
The Commission requests the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) (CAS No. 5466- 77-3/83834-59-7, EC No. 226-775-7/629-661-9). The Committee has nine months to deliver its Opinion.
ECHA
Call for evidence: Restriction of Octocrylene
On 15 November 2023, France launched a call for evidence to support the preparation of the REACH restriction proposal regarding Octocrylene. The data collected will contribute to the development of the Annex XV restriction dossier being prepared by France. The consultation period is open until 10 January 2024.
Requests For Opinions
New coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano) as UV-filter: Request for SCCS opinion
The Commission requests the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on ‘Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate’ (CAS No. 30364-51-3/ EC No. 250-151-3) as a coating of Titanium Dioxide (nano) for use as a UV filter in dermally applied cosmetic products. The Committee has nine months to deliver its Opinion.
ECHA
France’s intention to restrict Octocrylene: Preparing a regulatory proposal
On 11 October 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published France’s intention to prepare a restriction dossier introducing restrictions on the placing on the market of mixtures containing Octocrylene, under the REACH regulation . Octocrylene is a UV filter used in sunscreen products and other cosmetics. During the preparation of the restriction proposal stakeholders have Read more…
ECHA
France launched a consultation on ANSES draft RMOA on Octocrylene
On 26 July 2023, the French Ministry for Ecological Transition initiated a public consultation on the draft Regulatory Management Option Analysis (RMOA), produced by French ANSES (National Agency for Food, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety), to determine whether the use of Octocrylene requires measures with regard to the risks Read more…