Director-General of the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) of the UK has made some predictions for the UK cosmetics and personal care industry in 2023 analysing the regulatory and scientific developments underway which are expecte
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On January 11, 2023, EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the preliminary opinion on Hydroxyapatite as a nanomaterial. Public comments are sought by March 01, 2023.
ALLERGENS IN SENSITIVE COSMETICS
Public comments are being sought on recently published scientific opinion by SCCS on safety of salicylic acid in cosmetic products whereby the committee agrees that the use of salicylic acid as a preservative up to a maximum concentration of 0.5%
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety published scientific advice on the safety of triclocarban and triclosan as substances with potential endocrine disrupting properties in cosmetic products.
On November 04, 2022, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety issued its advice on safety of triclocarban and triclosan as substances with potential endocrine disrupting properties in cosmetic products.
On October 06, 2022, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has published a paper detailing the association’s position on the use of ’free from’ claims, including claims with a similar meaning, for cosmetic and personal care produ
In order to show its support to transition towards a circular economy and the reuse of packaging and thereby preventing excess waste generation, CTPA has launched a guidance on the supply of cosmetic and personal care products in formats allowing
On September 15, 2022, WTO publlished a notification informing about a draft measure proposed by the EU requiring cosmetic products containing fragrance allergens to be labelled on the product packaging, if their concentration is more than 0
European Commission publish the Omnibus Act V, which bans 14 substances. Moreover, Methyl salicylate will be restricted per category. Omnibus Act V will apply as of December 17, 2022, and there will be no adaptation time.