New SCCS Mandate for Tea Tree Oil

New SCCS Mandate for Tea Tree Oil

On 2 October 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted a new mandate to review the safety of tea tree oil in cosmetic products.  This review is part of the proposed harmonised classification of tea tree oil as a CMR.  The terms of...
Main EPR SI Laid in Parliament

Main EPR SI Laid in Parliament

We would like to highlight that the main Statutory Instrument for Extended Producer Responsibility, The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024, has been laid in Parliament and is available here. It is expected to enter...
Main EPR SI Laid in Parliament

SAG-CS Opinion on Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)

On 24 October 2024, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) published its opinion on dihydroxyacetone (DHA). Based on the evidence available to the SAG-CS, the group concluded that DHA is safe for use by adults, at the below...