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Follow on Google News | Update on the Fragrance Allergens for EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009Annex III of EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 currently lists 26 allergens, all of which must be listed in the ingredients list on the label or packaging of a product.
Concerns on Cosmetic Fragrance Allergens In 2011, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published an opinion on fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (SCCS/1459/11) In the consultation they indicated that three allergens: Hydroxyl- Isohexylcyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (HICC) (annex III, entry 79), Atranol and Chloroatranol should not be used in cosmetics. A transition period of two years for removing from the market products containing Atranol and Chloratranol is proposed. For HICC, the proposed transitional period is two years for placing on the market products containing HICC, and five years for their withdrawal. The transition period would start from the date when the proposed amendment to regulation 1223/2009 comes into force. The European Commission also plans to amend annex III for the following entries, to include the requirement that these substances are included in the ingredient list if they are present in concentrations greater than 0.001% (leave-on products) and 0.01% (rinse-off products). Proposed Changes to Current Cosmetic Fragrance Allergens’ List It is proposed that entries 167 and 168 in annex III, for 1-Limonene; (S)-p-Mentha- In addition to these changes, the European Commission proposes to add the substances in Table 2 to Annex III and require that they are included in the ingredient list when their concentration exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products. Further details on proposed Annex III amendments (http://www.sgs.com/ About SGS Cosmetic Solutions SGS is experienced in enabling organizations to demonstrate their compliance with the EU cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 (http://www.sgs.com/ For more information, feel free to contact the SGS experts. Website: http://www.sgs.com/ SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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