UV filter restriction On 13 December 2019, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published an opinion on the use Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate. In its opinion, the SCCS concluded that the substance is safe for use in cosmetics at a maximum concentration of 3 %. The SCCS did not assess inhalation toxicity, hence the opinion […]
On 16 November 2020, the EU Commission has published its Technical Document on product claims of leave-on hydroalcoholic hand gels in the context of COVID-19. The document was agreed by the Sub-Working Group on Borderline products and it details the product claims, which would not support the classification of leave-on alcoholic hand gels as cosmetic […]
The Toxic- free Cosmetics Act (Assembly Bill 2762) has been signed into law by State of California. The bill has been supported by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and many other organizations. The law will apply from January 1, 2025, and it will prohibit the manufacturing and sale of any […]
On June 29, 2020, Chinese State Council released the final version of the long-awaited updated cosmetic regulation – Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR). CSAR will replace the existing regulation – Cosmetics Hygiene Supervision Regulations (CHSR), which was released in 1989. The new regulation will be implemented on January 1, 2021. Following the release of […]
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has finalised its opinion on the safety of the hair dye ingredient Indigofera tinctoral and its use in non-oxidative conditions hair colouring products. This opinion was adopted on April 3, 2020. The SCCS also published the final opinion on the use of aluminium in antiperspirants and […]
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has adopted its opinion on the use of dihydroxyacetone (DHA) in cosmetic products. The final opinion was published on 9 March 2020. Dihydroxyacetone is currently not regulated under the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 but based on the available data on the safety of this substance, the SCCS […]
On 18 February, the European Commission has published its final decision on titanium dioxide classification. The regulation classifies titanium dioxide as category 2 carcinogen by inhalation under EU Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Background The European Commission issued a proposal for classification of titanium dioxide as a suspected carcinogen of category 2 by inhalation on 4 […]
Last week the UK confirmed that agreed Brexit deal between the EU and the UK, and today it was also confirmed by the EU parliament, which means that Brexit will take place as scheduled – on 31.1.2020. What does this mean for your EU and UK cosmetics compliance and of course sales of your cosmetic […]
The European commission has adopted several substances, which have been classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR) to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Salicylic acid Salicylic acid (2-hydroxy-benzoic acid) has been classified as a CMR substance of category 2 but it fulfils conditions laid down in Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation and can […]
Labelling requirements for cosmetic products sold in Canada are described in the following regulations: the Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations the Hazardous Products Act and the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulation The Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations […]
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