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Call for data on phytonadione epoxide used in cosmetic products
This is a call for data on the safety of phytonadione epoxide (Vitamin K oxide) (CAS No. 25486-55-9,…
EU Releases 2025 Guide to Implement REACH Microplastics Restrictions for Industry Compliance
To assist enterprises, member state regulatory authorities, and the public in understanding the new rules,…
European Commission is restricting the use of cosmetic ingredients
On 16 May 2025,  the European Commission notified the WTO of a draft amendment to…
EU regulation on sustainable products, ecodesign
The Ecodesign Regulation entered into force and became applicable in principle on July 18, 2024.…
ISO publishes Cosmetics Europe’s Double Plate Method as new in vitro standard for SPF determination
Source: Cosmetics Europe The International Organization for Standardization, ISO, has recently published the standard ISO…
Biobased products a priority to the EU
With biobased materials and products as a top priority, the European Commission has now adopted…
EU regulation on packaging and packaging waste adopted on 16 December
On 16 December 2024, the Council adopted the final legal text for a harmonized EU…
Request for a scientific opinion on Cannabidiol (CBD) (CAS/EC No. 13956-29- 1/ 689-176-3) used in cosmetic products
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the approximately hundred naturally occurring cannabinoids found in Cannabis plants…
Notification of the update of the European Glossary of Common Ingredient names
On 13 March 2025, the European Commission notified a draft Decision to update the “Glossary of common ingredient…
SCCS Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients in Cosmetic Products, 21-22 January 2025
List of points discussed Draft opinions The WG discussed preliminary opinions on: The following preliminary…
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