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 | Apr 18, 2024 | Europe
On 27 March 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted a new mandate to review the safety of HC Red 18 in oxidative hair dye formulations. It can be accessed here. The terms of reference of this mandate are as follows. The SCCS is requested to...
by delphic-admin | Dec 1, 2023 | Europe
On 6 November 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165) in oxidative hair colouring products (can be accessed here). The SCCS...
by delphic-admin | Dec 1, 2023 | South America
As mentioned in Septembers GRIP content, Argentina’s National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) has restricted the use and marketing of three chemicals in hair and eyelash dyes. Under provision 5978/2023, manufacturers in the country are...
by delphic-admin | Jul 22, 2023 | APAC
China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) has published nine guidance documents to assist companies with registering special use cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients. Special use cosmetics, for example hair dye and sunscreen products, are...
