The EU medical device regulation has created a new category known as 'Aesthetic Devices'. These are defined as devices “without and intended medical purpose”.
Beauty and personal care
Verdict on Dichloromethane open for comments until May 22nd
The SCCS' verdict on the use of dichloromethane in cosmetics products under regulation 1223/2009 is open until March 15th 2015.
SCCS Opinion on “Silica, Hydrated Silica, and Silica Surface Modified with Alkyl Silylates (nano form)”
The SCCS has issued an opinion on silica, hydrated silica, and silica surface modified with nano-form alkyl silylates under EU cosmetic regulation 1223/2009.
An Explanation of the Responsible Person
EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 introduced the Responsible Person to EU cosmetics. But what is a Responsible Person and why is it mandatory to have one?
D4 and D5 Silicones UK’s Proposal Of Restrictions
UK competent authorities are due to ask the European Chemicals Agency to limit the use of D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane) and D5 (Cyclopentasiloxane) in cosmetics.
New NANO UV-Filter Allowed
The use of methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol as a nano UV-filter has been ruled as allowed by the SCCS in EU cosmetics.
Results of the Meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) in March
Learn more about the March 4th (2015) meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety held in Luxembourg to prepare opinions on Reg. 1223/1009 annexes.
EC Issues Comprehensive Paper on Nanomaterials
European Commission issue comprehensive paper on the functionality and safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics for human use. Learn more with Obelis.
Calls for data on the potential toxicity of Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acroylates Copolymer and Colloidal Silver nanoparticles used in cosmetics products
The EC has called for data on the potential toxicity of styrene/acrylates copolymer, sodium styrene/acroylates copolymer and colloidal silver nanoparticles.
No need to be concerned about BPA, EFSA Confirms
European Food Safety Agency issue re-evaluation of BPA ban in EU cosmetics products. Evaluation finds no risk to health of consumers of any age group.