08 November 2019
Chemicals compliance
Reg 1858/2019, which modifies the Annex V of the Reg 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, has been published:
the substance Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone (HEPB) (CAS number 569646-79-3), acting as a preservative and skin conditioner, was not included in Annex V as it was considered a potential irritant for eyes.
From the recent CSSC re-evaluations, however, it has been found that the ingredient can be considered safe, even at an ocular level, at a maximum concentration of 0.7%.
Annex V is therefore amended with the addition of the ingredient Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone
18 March 2024
Chemicals compliance
On 15 March 2024, Regulation 2024/858 was published, amending Annexes II and III of Regulation 1223/2009 with regard to certain nanomaterials. The following have been added to Annex II (and are therefore...
08 January 2024
Chemicals compliance
In the context of the changes introduced by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally released the portal for the registration of cosmetic...