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[Updated] EU SCCS Finalizes Opinions About Butylparaben and Methylparaben
Dec 18, 2023
On December 15, 2023, EU SCCS released the final opinion on Methylparaben. This opinion reaffirms the same conclusion as the preliminary one.
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[Updated] EU SCCS Refines the Scientific Opinion on Water-soluble Zinc Salts
Nov 07, 2023
On November 6, EU SCCS finalized the refined scientific opinion on water-soluble zinc salts used in oral hygiene products. Compared to the preliminary one introduced this June, the finalized opinion includes additional clarification in its conclusion.
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[Updated] EU SCCS Releases the Final Opinion on Benzyl Salicylate
Nov 07, 2023
On November 6, 2023, EU SCCS published the final opinion on the use of Benzyl Salicylate (CAS No. 118-58-1) in cosmetics, reaffirming the same conclusion as their preliminary assessment.
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EU REACH to Restrict Intentionally-added Microplastics in Cosmetics
Sep 27, 2023
On September 27, 2023, EU introduced restrictions on microplastics that are intentionally added to products. For the cosmetic industry, transitional periods ranging from 4-12 years are granted.
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[Updated] EU SCCS Releases Final Opinion on Children’s Exposure to Methyl Salicylate
Sep 25, 2023
On September 22, 2023, SCCS released the finalized opinion on the use of Methyl Salicylate (CAS No. 119-36-8) in cosmetics intended for children. In compassion to the draft, the final opinion now includes the product category of hair conditioner in the safe use opinion for children aged 0.5-3 years.
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EU Amends the Ecolabel Criteria for Cosmetic Products
Aug 08, 2023
On July 26, 2023, EU released the Commission Decision (EU) 2023/1540 to amend the Ecolabel criteria for cosmetic products. These amendments primarily pertain to the wording of provisions within the criteria, and came into force upon their release.
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EU Amends the Restricted Ingredients List Regarding the Labelling of Fragrance Allergens
Jul 31, 2023
On July 27, EU released a Commission Regulation that introduced amendments to the restricted ingredients list of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The amendments will enter into force on August 16, 2023, with a transitional period of three to five years.
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[Updated] EU to Ban 30 More CMR Substances in Cosmetics from December 2023
Jul 21, 2023
On July 20, 2023, EU introduced new amendments to the prohibited ingredients list in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. According to it, 30 more CMR substances will be banned from December 1, 2023.
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EU Announces the Second Revision of Guidance on the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
Jul 03, 2023
On June 26, 2023, EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released the updated Guidance on the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics (Guidance). The main amendments adopted by the updated Guidance include the new overarching definition of nanomaterials, the key attributes that trigger safety concerns over nanomaterials, and important physicochemical parameters of nanomaterials’ safety assessments.
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EU Proposes Amendments to Use Restrictions on D4, D5, D6 in Cosmetics
Jun 27, 2023
On June 22, 2023, EU introduced new amendments to the Annex XVII to REACH Regulation through a draft regulation notified to WTO. This draft proposes to further restrict the use of D4, D5, and D6 in cosmetics as well as other consumer and professional products. It is currently open for comment until August 21, 2023.
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Stay Current: China’s Cosmetic Safety Assessment Regulatory Landscape
Under the current regulatory framework, cosmetics registrants and notifiers can continue to submit a simplified version of the safety assessment report during the registration or notification process until May 1, 2025. Following this deadline, a full version of the safety assessment will be mandated. To facilitate a smooth transition, China is planning to release a set of technical guidelines.
China’s Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC) and Its Updates
The current cosmetic technical standard STSC 2015 specifies the cosmetics' general safety standards, prohibited/restricted/permitted ingredients and testing methods. It is revised aperiodically in response to changing trade practices in the industry. China is planning to issue a new version of STSC.
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