The EU Commission invites parties to submit relevant data on the use of prostaglandins and their analogues in cosmetic products. Read more details here!
Beauty and personal care
Lilial classified as a CMR substance
As of August 2020, Lilial (or BMHCA) has been classified as a CMR substance under the EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging regulation.
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety opinion on Titanium dioxite
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety have published a consumer safety opinion on TiO2, a common ingredient in cosmetics products on the EU market.
Joint effort for more knowledge on endocrine disruptors
National authorities from EU countries have developed a database about endocrine disruptors in the EU. Read all the details here!
AEMPS Information about market campaign control for sunscreen products
The AEMPS started a market control campaign for sunscreen products in relation to SPF. Read all the details in this article!
Labeling guidance for hydroalcoholic gels published by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Device (AEMPS)
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Device (AEMPS) has published guidance on labeling and safety instructions for the use and preservation of hydroalcoholic gels and solutions.
Hydroalcoholic gels/solutions are classified as biocides or cosmetics depending on the primary function of the product, claims and the content of alcohol.
Guidance for placing hand sanitizing products on the UK market
In May 2020, the Office for Product Safety & Standards issued a guidance for the placement on the UK of hand cleaning and sanitising products.
The demand for these type of products has risen, as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is common for manufacturers and importers to be confused when it comes to which legislation these products fall under.
Hand cleaners and hand disinfectants: Cosmetics or Biocidal Products?
The European Commission issues guidelines for the production of leave-on hand cleaners and hand disinfectants.
As the demand for hand disinfectants increased drastically during the current Corona virus crisis, the European Commission has released on 30 March 2020 a guideline document to advise economic operators producing hand cleaners and hand disinfectants.
‘Free of’ claims – guidance and recommendations from the French Competent Authority (ANSM)
The French Competent Authority (ANSM) has published some guidelines on cosmetic claims affixing. Read all the details here!
Indigofera tinctoria as hair dye ingredient: is it safe?
In 2003 the EU Commission requested to evaluate the safety of Indigofera Tinctoria in cosmetic products. Find out the SCCS's final opinion in this article!