Archives for June 2017

Plenary meeting of the SCCS

30 June, 2017 By Nick

In the SCC’ plenary meetings, all current topics are discussed and new developments are shared amongst the different working groups and members. It´s the best way to stay informed on what the close future will bring.

New request for a scientific opinion on the use of a preservative.

30 June, 2017 By Nick

This ingredient comes with a troubled past. It has always been subject of several evaluations in order to determine its safety for use in cosmetic products, This new mandate intends to do the same, with added limits.

Canadá joins in the battle against microbeads

29 June, 2017 By Nick

Already several countries have chosen to stay behind the movement that will drive the elimination of these ingredients from cosmetic products. Yesterday, such a popular ingredient for scrubs, now microbeads are in the spotlight.

Canada joins the ban on plastic microbeads

28 June, 2017 By Nick

Already several countries have decided to oppose the use of these ingredients in cosmetic products. With its popularity diminishing from the facial scrubs glory days, now plastic microbeads have earned a place under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.

Catalogue of nanomaterials used in cosmetic products.

15 June, 2017 By Nick

The use of nanomaterials in cosmetic products is being monitored through the use of the CPNP. The European Commission has gathered this information and published this catalogue.

New site launched, EUON: observatory for nanomaterials.

14 June, 2017 By Nick

A new platform has been created to provide access to information regarding chemical substances in nano form. Linked to ECHA, the EUON has launched a new webpage.