EU regulatory news European Chemicals Agency Reviews Hungary’s Proposal to Classify Sodium Chlorite as a Category 2 Mutagen, Potentially Impacting Its Use in Cosmetics On 10 January 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Hungary’s proposal for CLH classification of Sodium Chlorite, an oxidizing and oral care agent, as a category two mutagenic substance. A […]
US RP MoCRA sets out a requirement for a Responsible Person (RP), which has to be designated for each cosmetic product placed on the US market. A responsible person (RP) is defined as the manufacturer, packer, or distributor of a cosmetic product whose name appears on the product label, in accordance with section 609(a) of
EU regulatory news ECHA’s Draft CoRAP 2024-2026 Includes 28 Substances for Evaluation, Focusing on Consumer Safety The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has revealed its draft for the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for 2024-2026, listing 28 substances for evaluation. This plan includes 11 new substances and assesses cosmetic ingredients for potential health risks. Critical evaluations
Methylparaben, a widely used preservative in the cosmetic industry, has been thoroughly evaluated by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) with a focus on its safety and potential endocrine activity. Methylparaben, chemically identified as CAS No. 99-76-3 and EC No. 202-785-7, is expected in various cosmetic products, making its safety assessment crucial for consumer
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