Amendment to Annex V of the European Regulation 1223/2009.
The allowed concentration of a cosmetic preservative has been reviewed. An amendment to the Europan Regulation has been published and will enter into force in the next few days.
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New request for a scientific opinion on the use of a preservative.
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.
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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.
New SCCS opinion on the use of a preservative
An ingredient used as a skin conditioner has applied for recognition and safety evaluation for its use as a preservative. The resulting opinion will affect both uses of the ingredient and restrict the presence of the ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
Read moreNew opinion from the SCCS on new preservative.
The SCCS has published this opinion to determine wether this ingrediente, previously included under another function, may be used safely in cosmetic products as a preservative.
Read moreCall for data on cosmetic ingredients
The European Comission has launched a call for data campaign on a preservative used in cosmetic products due to issues raised related to its safety.
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