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REACH restriction on Octocrylene: ECHA SEAC final Opinion
Octocrylene (CAS No.6197-30-4, EC No.228-250-8, INCI: Octocrylene) is an ingredient listed in Cosing, with the following functions: Light stabiliser, UV absorber, UV filter. It is regulated under Annex VI/10 (Authorised UV filters) of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, which limits its maximum concentration to 9% in propellant spray products and to 10% in other products.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate: preliminary version of the SCCS Scientific Advice
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB, CAS No.302776-68-7, EC No.443-860-6) is a UV filter listed in Annex VI/28 of European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and authorised at a maximum concentration of 10%.
Brazil updates its list of authorised UV-filters
The list of authorised UV filters in Brazil now has a total of 36 entries. It includes 25 completely identical to the list in Annex VI (authorised UV filters) to Regulation 1223/2009. But it also includes three substances that are not allowed as UV filters in Europe, two of which are banned in cosmetics: PABA and 3-Benzylidene Camphor, and three that are listed as UV absorbers and are not in Annex VI, Cinoxate, Benzophenone-8 and Menthyl Anthranilate.
Grita Loebsack, new president of Nivea
The Supervisory Board of Beiersdorf AG has appointed the new President of the Nivea brand.Taking up the position in January 2022, Grita Loebsack’s main task will be to lead the brand’s global development. After working for L’Oréal in several positions (International Marketing Director for skin care at L’Oréal Paris and General Manager of the Vichy brand), Grita Loebsack joined Unilever in 2021 as Executive Vice President in charge of the skin care category worldwide.
Grita Loebsack, new president of Nivea
The Supervisory Board of Beiersdorf AG has appointed the new President of the Nivea brand.Taking up the position in January 2022, Grita Loebsack’s main task will be to lead the brand’s global development. After working for L’Oréal in several positions (International Marketing Director for skin care at L’Oréal Paris and General Manager of the Vichy brand), Grita Loebsack joined Unilever in 2021 as Executive Vice President in charge of the skin care category worldwide.
Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress: the Q&A of the competent authorities
After their two respective interventions during the 19th Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress, which took place in Chartres on December 1st and 2nd, 2021, Ambroise Pascal and Catherine Argoyti, respectively Head of the office of health products and services to the person and Deputy in charge of cosmetics and aesthetics of the DGCCRF, and Thomas Lecardez and Manuela Boutillier, respectively Head of the INSMAR unit and Inspector of cosmetic products at the ANSM, answered the questions of the...
Changes in efficacy and toxicity of sunscreens due to zinc oxide
According to a recent study published in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, the Official Journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology, after a two-hour exposure to UV light, zinc oxide, whether in nano or non-nano form, causes significant photodegradation of the small molecules of sunscreen filters, leading to higher levels of toxicity.
La Roche-Posay supports cancer patients
Fight For Care is built around four major pillars. Advancing knowledge “To help advance knowledge on this major public health issue, La Roche-Posay is extending its historical collaboration with the most recognized experts in their field, and is joining forces with the MASCC (Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer) and the AFSOS (Association Francophone pour les Soins Oncologiques de Support).
HAA299 (nano): Final Opinion of the SCCS
Thursday, December 2, 2021SCCS Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in October 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its final Opinion on the safety of the UV-filter HAA299 (nano). It has been adopted during the Scientific Committee plenary meeting of 26-27 October 2021. Background HAA299 (nano) - INCI: “Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine” (CAS 919803-06-8) - is a cosmetic ingredient with the reported functions of UV-filter.
Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene: forthcoming restrictions notified by Europe to the WTO
On 14 October 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation to introduce new use restrictions for two UV filters, Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene. The amendments to Annex VI (authorized UV filters) to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 are expected to be adopted in the 2nd quarter of 2022. Notification Date 14 October 2021 Products covered Cosmetic products; Cosmetics.
Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene: forthcoming restrictions notified by Europe to the WTO
Monday, October 25, 2021News On 14 October 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation to introduce new use restrictions for two UV filters, Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene. The amendments to Annex VI (authorized UV filters) to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 are expected to be adopted in the 2nd quarter of 2022. Notification Date 14 October 2021 Products covered Cosmetic products; Cosmetics.
Nanomaterials: the European Commission's report
Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 provides that the European Commission is required to submit to the European Parliament and the Council an annual status report on the use of nanomaterials in cosmetic products and to review the provisions concerning nanomaterials of this Regulation. The Commission published it on July 22, 2021.
Nanos today: definitions, harmonisation, formulator's challenges
To this day, nanomaterials are still the subject of debate. If only because of their very definition. On the regulatory side Which definition(s)? As a reminder, there are two of them.
Gold, Platinum: Preliminary Opinions of the SCCS on 7 nano-ingredients
Monday, April 26, 2021SCCS Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in November 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as nanomaterials, the Scientific Committee has just published its Preliminary Opinions on the safety of seven ingredients derived from gold and platinum. They were adopted at the CSSC plenary meeting of 30-31 March 2020 and are open for comments until 14 June 2021.
Hydroxyapatite - Hydroxyapatite - Cosmetic ingredients - CosmeticOBS - L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques
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FEBEA reasserts that sunscreens are safe
Following the study carried out by the CNRS and Sorbonne University, published on Monday 8 March in the American medical journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, the Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA) reminds us that sun protection products are safe for health. Here is the full text of its press release, dated March 9, 2021.
Copper (nano) and Colloidal Copper (nano) : Final Opinion of the SCCS
Tuesday, March 9, 2021SCCS The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of two cosmetic ingredients in the form of nanomaterials: Copper and Colloidal copper. It was adopted by written procedure on 5 March 2021, after the end of the comment period following its initial publication and review by the Scientific Committee.
Nanomaterials in cosmetics: the French DGCCRF takes stock of the situation
In 2019, the DGCCRF has intensified its controls on the topic of nanomaterials. In total, nearly 70 professionals were inspected and 30 products (cosmetic products or their ingredients) were analysed. Shortcomings remain in terms of information on ingredients, from raw material suppliers to manufacturers of finished products.
Nanos Gold and Platinum: Final opinions of the SCCS
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in November 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as nanomaterials, the Scientific Committee has just published its final Opinions on the safety of seven cosmetic ingredients derived from gold and platinum. They were adopted at the CSSC plenary meeting of 24-25 June 2021.
French ANSM: the 2020 activities in the cosmetics sector
IGAS report on the health safety of cosmetic and tattoo products, GMPs inspections, notices to manufacturers and other Agency publications, controls on the use of nano-titanium dioxide in toothpastes… During the Cosmetic Valley Perfumes & Cosmetics congress, held on 4 and 5 November 2020, Thomas Lecardez, Head of the INSMAR division and Manuela Boutillier, Inspector of Cosmetic Products, gave an overview of ANSM’s 2020 news.
R-Nano: ANSES calls for improvement in data quality
Since 2013, France has instituted an obligation to declare substances in the nanoparticle form, via the R-Nano system.
Hydroxyapatite, Copper and Colloidal Copper (nanos): Preliminary Opinions of the SCCS
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in June 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as nanomaterials, the Scientific Committee has just published its Preliminary Opinions on the safety of Copper and Colloidal Copper, as well as Hydroxyapatite. They were adopted at the CSSC plenary meeting of 27-28 October 2020 and are open for comments until 4 January 2021.
Sun products: the dossier
First of all, it is not advisable to expose yourself to the sun without appropriate protection. This is not a luxury, it is a public health imperative, to protect the skin from sunburns and burns as well as from the development of melanoma, those very serious skin cancers. A sun protection product is essential. And this applies even more to children, who should never be exposed to the sun before the age of three.
European consultation on the definition of a nanomaterial
In 2011, the European Commission adopted the Recommendation 2011/696/EU on the definition of nanomaterial. A common definition of the term “nanomaterial” across EU regulation supports a harmonised approach, facilitates implementation and enforcement, and can serve as the technical and scientific basis for EU legislation and policies that set provisions specific to nanomaterials. Member States are also invited to consider the definition in the Recommendation in their national legislation.
Ingredients news
ANSES Communiqué In the European Union, the definition of nanomaterials varies across sectors. The European Commission has launched a public consultation to review the definition of nanomaterials with a view to possible harmonization. In its response, ANSES calls for not excluding from this definition some nanomaterials that could be problematic for human health and the environment. Used in the composition of a wide variety of everyday products - food, cosmetics, drugs, etc.
Corrigendum to the SCCS's Scientific Advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics
Monday, March 15, 2021SCCS On 8 March 2021, the SCCS published a corrigendum to its Scientific Advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics, the final version of which was adopted in January. In particular, amendments were made to Annex I of this Advice, which establishes the list of priority nanomaterials in the EC Catalogue of nanomaterials (2019) on the basis of risk potential.
Nano-TiO2: French ANSES recommends occupational exposure limit values
Titanium dioxide in nanoparticle form has been used for about 30 years, particularly for its ultraviolet and photocatalytic radiation absorption properties. In people exposed via the respiratory tract, it can in particular cause lung inflammation, which in some cases can lead to carcinogenesis. Several physico-chemical characteristics of TiO2-NP can influence its toxicity: size, shape, the presence or absence of a surface coating or crystallinity, making it a very complex substance.
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