EU Regulation (EU) 2026/909: New Restrictions for 12 Cosmetic Ingredients The European Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/909, updating the EU Cosmetics Regulation in line with new classifications under the CLP Regulation. This Omnibus update introduces simultaneous changes across Annex II, III, IV, V and VI, impacting key ingredient categories: UV filters, fragrances, preservatives and colourants. What to do now This […]
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
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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1) Updated SCCS Guidance on the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics Below is the list of the main changes compared to the previous version. 2) Draft SCCS Opinion on Benzyl Salicylate The SCCS concluded that benzyl salicylate is safe at the concentrations and product types as per table 1 of the opinion and as outlined
