On September 22, 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued a final opinion on methyl salicylate to assess its safety and use in cosmetics. In the SCCS/1633/21 Opinion, the Committee concluded that Methyl Salicylate (CAS No.119-36-8) in toothpaste is safe for children under six years of age when used up to the maximum concentration of 2.52%.

The EU has introduced a crucial amendment to its Cosmetic Regulation that focuses on the labeling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, which was introduced on July 26, 2023, amends Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council. This article helps to provide a concise overview of the key points within this regulatory update.

On July 4, 2023, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the preliminary opinion on water-soluble zinc salts (SCCS/1657/23). The deadline for comments is set for September 8, 2023.

On June 9, 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion on salicylic acid (SCCS/1646/22). The preliminary opinion on the safety of salicylic acid in cosmetics was released on December 15, 2022.

On June 8, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued preliminary opinions on Methylparaben (CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7) and Butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7). The deadline for public consultation is August 21, 2023.

On June 13, 2023, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the preliminary opinion on the fragrance ingredient "Benzyl salicylate" (CAS No. 118-58-1, EC No. 204-262-9) (SCCS/1656/23). The deadline for comments is set as August 4, 2023.

On June 26, 2023, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released the "Guidelines for the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics (Second Edition)" (SCCS/1655/23). The previous "Guidelines for Safety Evaluation of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics (First Edition)" (SCCS/1611/19) was released on October 30-31, 2019.

On June 8, the European Union issued a notification G/TBT/N/EU/986 to the World Trade Organization (WTO), proposing to revise the List of Substances Prohibited in Cosmetic Products (Appendix II), List of Substances Restricted in Cosmetic Products (Appendix III), List of Preservatives Allowed in Cosmetic Products (Appendix V), List of UV Filters Allowed in Cosmetic Products (Appendix VI) in the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

On May 16, 2023, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the "SCCS Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and Their Safety Evaluation – 12th revision" (SCCS/1647/22).

On May 16, 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued a preliminary opinion on methyl salicylate (CAS No.119-36-8) to assess the safety of the use of methyl salicylate in cosmetics. The deadline for public consultation is June 19, 2023.