UE:
Published Regulation 1545/2013. Where Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009 is amended, expanding and modifying declarable allergens in labelling, which will have a significant impact on current labelling practices. (link)
Published Regulation 1490/2023. Where the list of Prohibited Substances classified as CMR in Annex II of the cosmetic regulation is expanded. (link)
SCCS:
Preliminary opinion on Water-soluble zinc salts used in oral hygiene products (link).
The SCCS has calculated the aggregated exposure to water-soluble zinc salts through toothpaste, and for children up to 1 year of age, the SCCS recommends a safe concentration of 0.72% of water-soluble zinc salts (as zinc) in these products.
AEMPS:
Publication of the quarterly bulletin April-June 2023 (link), highlighting the RAPEX alerts and the campaign “En deportes al aire libre protege tu piel” regarding the use of sun protection during sports activities.