by delphic-admin | Apr 18, 2024 | APAC
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has banned 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene (1,2,4-THB) for cosmetic use, under the country’s Rules on Cosmetic Safety Standards. A risk assessment of the substance, which is used in hair dye, showed its potential for...
by delphic-admin | Dec 23, 2023 | Europe
On 5 December 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide in cosmetic products (can be accessed here). This review comes as a consequence of the recent European Food Safety Authority...
by delphic-admin | Dec 1, 2023 | Europe
On 3 November 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) re-issued its final opinion on the safety of fullerenes (nano) and hydroxylated fullerenes (nano) in cosmetic products (can be accessed here). The previous final opinion was subject to a commenting...