EU NEWS Upcoming Cosmetic Regulatory Changes: PFAS, Potassium Bromide, and Methyl Methacrylate on ECHA’s Agenda ECHA has delineated a schedule for evaluating the PFAS restriction, explicitly focusing on consumer mixtures, cosmetics, and other sectors throughout 2024. This comprehensive review will influence manufacturers globally, demanding adjustments to meet new standards. Additionally, notable classifications on substances like […]
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) recently updated guidelines regarding using hexyl salicylate, a commonly used fragrance ingredient, in the European Union’s cosmetic industry. This update follows the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) 2022 recommendation, which identified hexyl salicylate as a potential reproductive toxicant and skin sensitizer. Key Points: Industry Impact: This guidance requires cosmetic
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Today marks a significant development in the cosmetics industry as the Official Journal of the European Union publishes Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/858. This crucial amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 sets strict guidelines on using specific nanomaterials in cosmetic products, driven by the latest scientific assessments by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is currently examining the effects of tea tree oil, derived from Melaleuca alternifolia, on health and the environment. Initiated by Poland, this scrutiny aims to reassess the substance’s safety due to concerns over its potential hazards and toxicity, particularly to human health and aquatic life. Key Points of the Consultation: Open
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Health Canada has officially implemented a total ban on cosmetic animal testing in a historic step towards improving animal welfare and adopting alternative testing methodologies. This crucial regulatory change, integrated into the Food and Drugs Act through the Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1, took place on December 22, 2023, marking a pivotal moment in
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