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New SCCS opinion on methyl salicylate
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released final opinion on Methyl Salicylate (methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate)….
The EU Commission extends the list of CMR chemicals in cosmetics
The EU Commission (EC) has added 23 chemicals to its list of substances that are…
Extended transition period to label the UKCA Mark
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has given an extra year of transition…
EU marking requirements for wet wipes (updated)
Following publication of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2151 last year, the EU Commission published Commission…
Regulatory updates concerning titanium dioxide and salicylic acid
The EU Commission published Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/850 amending Annexes II, III, IV and VI…
49th amendment to the IFRA code of practice
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) published the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice….
Allergen Lilial classified as a CMR substance
The European Commission published a Delegated Regulation amending Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation…
New EU requirement for wet wipes
On 18 December 2020, the EU Commission published the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2151, which lays…
The EU Commission amends Annexes II, III and VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products
UV filter restriction On 13 December 2019, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published…
Guidance for Leave-On Alcoholic Hand Products
On 16 November 2020, the EU Commission has published its Technical Document on product claims…
Toxic-free Cosmetics Act signed into law
The Toxic- free Cosmetics Act (Assembly Bill 2762) has been signed into law by State…
China released the final version of Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR)
On June 29, 2020, Chinese State Council released the final version of the long-awaited updated…
SCCS publishes final opinions on the safety of hair dye, anti-perspirant and antidandruff ingredients
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has finalised its opinion on the…
Final opinion on the safety of dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has adopted its opinion on the…
Publication of new titanium dioxide classification
On 18 February, the European Commission has published its final decision on titanium dioxide classification. …