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MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. OCTOBER 2021
Mandates the SCCS to evaluate the ingredients Homosalate and Butylparaben. For Homosalate the opinion is expected soon, 2 months (12/2021) whereas for Butylparaben the opinion is not expected until 9 months from now (07/2022). We will be attentive and will…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. AUGUST 2021
AEMPS, publication of the results of the market control campaign on sunscreen products (link1, link2) AEMPS, information note for back to school without head lice. (link) Publication of ISO23750:2021. Answers to questions on ingredients and products for the application of…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. JULY 2021
Publication Regulation 1099/2021 Prohibition of use of Deoxyarbutin and Restrictions (Annex III 321) for Dihydroxyacetone maximum 6.25% in non-oxidizing dyes and maximum 10% in self-tanners. Published the SCCS preliminary opinion on Methyl Salicylate SCCS/1633/21. The SCCS indicates its safe use…
Sigillum Analysis: A new approach to more sustainable business practices. From voluntary to mandatory due diligence in the Global Supply Chains
Globalized supply chains can sometimes produce negative impacts, related to human and labor rights violations or environmental damage. Accordingly, multinational companies have been encouraged to take responsibility for their supply chains on a voluntary basis. However, over last years several…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. JUNE 2021
Here is a brief summary of the main legislative developments in cosmetics for the month of June 2021. Publication of Regulation 850/2021 amending Regulation 1223/2009. Where the entry of salicylic acid Annex III (98) is modified by including its maximum…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. MAY 2021
Here is a brief summary of the main legislative developments in cosmetics for the month of May 2021. New mandate to SCCS on the use of aluminum in cosmetics. Following the last opinion issued by the SCCS on aluminum, the…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. APRIL 2021
April arrived with a lot of news in the cosmetic sector. Let’s try to keep you updated with the most relevant regulatory changes. Draft amendment to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 regarding the use of methyl N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products. Methyl…
SIGILLUM AND AMSLAB SIGN A COLLABORATION AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN THEIR POSITION IN THE COSMETICS SECTOR
AMSlab, a laboratory from Lugo specialized in quality control of the textile and cosmetics sector, among others; and Sigillum Knowledge Solutions, based in Santiago de Compostela and experts in global solutions on regulation and regulatory requirements of consumer products, have…
SCCS NOTES OF GUIDANCE FOR THE TESTING OF COSMETIC INGREDIENTS AND THEIR SAFETY EVALUATION 11th Version released
SCCS NOTES OF GUIDANCE FOR THE TESTING OF COSMETIC INGREDIENTS AND THEIR SAFETY EVALUATION 11th Version released The SCCS adopted at its plenary meeting on 30-31 March 2021, the 11th version of THE SCCS NOTES OF GUIDANCE FOR…
A consortium made up of AMSlab, Sigillum and Torusware investigates an analysis technique to facilitate the incorporation of recycled material into the circular industry 4.0 value chain
The TACTICS project, budgeted at 1.6 million euros and funded by the CDTI, will develop an innovative chemical analysis technique applicable to the agri-food, cosmetic, textile or plastics industry New Control Techniques for the Industrial Transition towards a Safe Circular…