SCCS Preliminary Opinion on Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5 The SCCS has published its preliminary Opinion on Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5), following the European Commission’s call to assess suspected endocrine disruptors. Public comments are open until 17 June 2025. Key Points: Note: Environmental risks were not assessed. Next Steps: The SCCS is collecting comments until 17 June 2025. A final Opinion could impact […]
The global cosmetics and personal care industry functions within a diverse regulatory landscape, with significant differences across markets. One major distinction is in product classification. For instance, what is regarded as a cosmetic in the European Union (EU) or the United Kingdom (UK) may be classified as an Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug in the United States.
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On 23 January 2025, the French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES), in collaboration with the General Directorate for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) and the General Directorate for Health (DGS), issued a critical warning regarding the use of hair straightening products containing glyoxylic acid. This action follows
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