EU Commission vote to approve zinc oxide (ZnO) as a UV filter in beauty products in its nano and non-nano form under cosmetics regulation 1223/2009.
Beauty and personal care
Rapex
The Rapid Alert System (RAPEX) is an EU-wide vigilance platform for general products. Learn more about what it is and what it does with Obelis.
The Court of Justice Rules: Contact Lenses Do Not Fall Under the Cosmetics Regulation
European Court of Justice rule that contact lenses do not fall under the scope of new cosmetics regulation 1223/2009.
French Court of Appeal clears Notified Body Liability in PIP breast implant case
Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal in France clear Notified Body TÜV Rheinland of liability in PIP breast implant scandal case.
MHRA issues a Draft Guidance on the Re-Manufacturing of Single-Use Devices
On July 20th 2015, the Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency issued draft guidance on the re-manufacturing of single-use devices on the UK market.
EC Proposes to Restrict the use of Methylisothiazolinone (MI): Public Consultation now Open.
Public consultation has opened on the European Commission's proposal to restrict the use of methylisothiazolinone (MI) in cosmetic products.
SCCS Opinion on 2,5,6-Triamino-4-pyrimidinol sulfate (Colipa No. A143) and HC Yellow No. 17 (B121)
Learn more about the SCCS' opinion on 2,5,6-Triamino-4-pyrimidinol sulfate (Colipa No. A143) and HC Yellow No. 17 (B121) and how it may affect your products.
Hair Dyes – NEW SCCS Opinions
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety have issued opinions on a range of hair dye ingredients and their safety for use on the European market.
SCCS to pronounce on the safety of four cosmetic ingredients
The SCCS are due to pronounce on the safety of four cosmetic ingredients, including vitamin A, the nano-form of hydroxyapatite, and two other hair dyes.
SCCS Opinions: Carbon Black, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety issue new opinions on the use of carbon black, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and their safety levels in cosmetics.