New public consultation from the European Commission
The European Commission has opened a public consultation in order to introduce changes and restrictions to the use of several ingredients, including an ingredient used as a preservative.
Second mandate regarding the use of Aluminium as a cosmetic ingredient.
The European Commission and Cosmetics Europe hand over more scientific information to the SCCS, so that it may give an evaluation on the safety of this ingredient on cosmetic products.
Read moreMandate for a cosmetic ingredient present in nail varnish
La Comisión Europea ha solicitado la opinión del SCCS sobre unos ingredientes empleados en lacas para uñas debido a dudas sobre su seguridad.
Read moreNew mandate on a model for the risk assessment of skin sensitisation
A predictive model for the sensitisation potential of fragrances has been presented to the European Commission for a formal evaluation into the possible use of this as a valid method within the cosmetic industry.
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A draft amendement has been published regarding siloxanes.
The presence of siloxanes was already subject to different regulations and scientific opinions. With theis new draft, it´s inclusion in a certain type of cosmetic products could be limited.
Read moreAmendment: Annex VI of the Cosmetic Product Regulation.
This amendment sets a new concentration limit to one of the existing UV filters used in cosmetic products, and sets a deadline for the industry to adapt.
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