Starting from February 15th, 2021, the European Commission launched a call for any interested parties to submit scientific information related to some cosmetic ingredients that may have potential endocrine-disrupting properties. Once the consultation period will be over, the European Commission will request an opinion to the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) on this topic.
In March 2021, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the opinion on the use of nano copper and nano colloidal copper in cosmetics, informing that the data provided is insufficient to conclude that the use of these particles is safe.
The end of grace periods for registering your MDD&IVDs and Cosmetics is approaching quickly. Read more about this topic in this article!
Read more about the EDQM report on cosmetics’ compliance with label and claim requirements, in particular the ones concerning allergenic fragrances.
On December 11, 2020 the EU Commission adopted two Directives – 2020/2088 and 2020/2089 – to amend the Annex II to the Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC).
The impact of The Single-Use Plastic Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the cosmetic industry. Learn more about it in this article.
In order to protect the EU citizens’ health and to create a safer Internal Market, the Commission adopted new restrictions under the EU legislation governing chemicals.
A guide for product claims for leave-on hydroalcoholic hand gels in the COVID-19 pandemic was published, find the specifications here!
The CJEU delivered a preliminary ruling on the interpretation of the requirements applicable to the labelling of cosmetic products. Find out all the details here!
The EPPA’s projects aim to ease the dissemination of the information and scientific evidence about the alternatives to animal testing, and to enhance cooperation among the experts, decision-makers and business owners.