Update March 4th, 2020 As reported below, the SCCS released a new interpretation regarding the classification of silica as ‘Nanomaterial’. This one has a considerable impact on all cosmetic brands using Silica in their products and it mainly affects the make-up product category. Indeed, the SCCS strongly contradicts the position of the industry and concludes […]

On July 11th, 2016, the EU Commission published a new piece of legislation (Regulation EU No 2016/1120), which aims to regulate further the use of Carbon Black (both in its normal and nanometer forms) in cosmetic products. This new amendment to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC No 1223/2009) will enter into force on August 1st, […]