Japan bans use of cysteamine hydrochloride in cosmetics

Japan bans use of cysteamine hydrochloride in cosmetics

Japan’s Ministry Of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has restricted the use of cysteamine hydrochloride in rinse-off hair setting agents and banned its use in cosmetics. The MHLW proposed revisions to the country’s Standards for Cosmetics to restrict the use of...
Final SCCS Opinion on Silver

Final SCCS Opinion on Silver

On 3 July 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on silver (available here).  This follows the proposal of silver as a Carcinogen, Mutagen and Reprotoxic (CMR) category 2 under the EU Classification, Labelling and...
Japan bans use of cysteamine hydrochloride in cosmetics

Taiwan finalises reorganisation of cosmetics lists

Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published four notices relating to a sweeping reorganisation of its cosmetics lists. The shake-up follows a 60-day public consultation that started on 4 January. The FDA has revised one list and is introducing a new one...
Final SCCS Opinion on Silver

Draft SCCS Opinion on Silver

On 4 April 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of silver in cosmetic products (can be accessed here).  This follows the proposal of silver as a Carcinogen, Mutagen and Reprotoxic (CMR) category 2...