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Retinol and related vitamin A compounds have long been popular active ingredients in skincare. However, due to concerns about cumulative vitamin A exposure, the European Union has recently updated its Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 to impose specific concentration limits and mandatory consumer warnings. What is Retinol? Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A commonly used in cosmetic formulations. It...
What Happened? The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published a draft opinion on Tea Tree Oil, assessing its safety in cosmetic products. Tea Tree Oil (TTO), also known by its INCI name Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, is widely used in cosmetics due to its antimicrobial, skin conditioning, and antioxidant properties. However, concerns have...
In December 2023. the SCCS finalised its evaluation of Silver Zinc Zeolite as a cosmetic preservative. Read about the SCCS opinion and implications for cosmetic manufacturers. About Silver Zinc Zeolite Silver Zinc Zeolite (CAS 130328-20- 0, EC 603-404-0), also known as Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminium Silicate, functions as an absorbent, deodorant and preservative in cosmetics....
The SCCS recently finalised its evaluation of Benzyl Salicylate as an ingredient in cosmetics. Read on to learn background and implications of this regulatory update. Benzyl Salicylate Benzyl Salicylate (CAS No. 118-58-1, EC No. 204-262-9), also known as 2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester, occurs naturally in various plants. It can be artificially manufactured and is often...
The European Commission has recently introduced Regulation (EU) 2023/1490, an amendment to EU cosmetics regulation. In this blog post, we’ll break down the key points of this regulation and what it means for cosmetic manufacturers selling into the EU. CMRs Added to the Annex II The primary objective of the new regulation 2023/1490 is to...
