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This reference zone article is designed to help members understand how the legal requirements of Article 20 of the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) and the Common Criteria for Cosmetic Claims apply to 'free from' claims, in relation to the Technical Document on Cosmetic Claims.
Cosmetic scientist and blogger, Sam Farmer, answers some of your burning beauty questions in our latest blog.
Cosmetic scientist and blogger, Sam Farmer, answers some of your burning beauty questions in our latest blog.
In the light of the European Commission’s Technical Document on Cosmetic Claims coming into force on 1 July 2019, CTPA is running a webinar ‘Free From’ Claims – how to turn a Negative Into a Positive’ on 15 May 2019.
Final SCCS Opinion on Parabens Published
Daily Mail contact on ingredients in specific cosmetic products referring to Danish Think chemicals report.
A meeting of the EC Working Group on Cosmetic Products is being held on 10 October 2013.
Toxic Beauty - Dawn Mellowship
Lauren Libbert, writing for the Daily Mail, contacted CTPA for information on endocrine disruptors and cosmetic products
Parabens - Commission Working Document
A CTPA member has alerted us to a survey on baby wipes in Switzerland.
Membership Benefits - What Does the CTPA Do For Me?
There have been several reports in the media of a study from the University of California, Berkeley, published today in the Human Reproduction Journal
New BBC3 series giving four British people an opportunity to interview US commentators on beauty products and a range of industry issues.
A meeting of the EC Working Group on Cosmetics took place on 15 February. Unofficial outcomes have been made available by Cosmetics Europe.
Journalist enquiries from Which? on ingredient safety, Cosmetics Business on essential oils and Beauty Bytes on animal testing
In a new opinion (SCCS/1514/13) the SCCS has concluded that it "reiterates its previous conclusions".
Urgent: France - French MPs vote to ban products containing phthalates, parabens and alkylphenols
Media contacts to CTPA on sun product issues from BBC and Euronews. Rebuttal on safety of sun protection products to BBC Future.
Use of palm oil in cosmetic products. Understanding the work of cosmetic scientists.
Mythbusting from CancerResearch UK on Mail Online
Update on propyl- and butyl- parabens, iso-parabens and implementation dates.
Parabens & SLS
Notes from the April Newsletter
For some time now, CTPA has had 'trusted to act responsibly for the consumer' in its mission statement.
EC Working Group on Cosmetics 8-9 November 2011 - Outcome
Summary of the forthcoming agenda.
SCCS Plenary Agenda: 22 June 2010
A meeting of the European Commission Working Group on Cosmetics took place on 25 June. The following unofficial outcomes have been made available by Cosmetics Europe.
Media Contacts and updates on Clean Beauty, Feminism, Cactus, Home-made Hand Sanitisers, Butylparabens, Beauty Laid Bare
The CTPA's communication agency, Blue Rubicon, carried out the CTPA annual communications and stakeholder audit during the summer
Further media interest in MIT and cosmetic claims
Media contacts to CTPA on 5 and 6 March 2015.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 358/2014, which amends Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament, has been published in the Official Journal.
BBC Horizon is researching for a documentary on allergies and has read about potential links to antibacterial products such as Triclosan, parabens etc.
France - "Preservative free" claims for organic and natural cosmetics
Media contacts on University of California, Berkeley Study on chemicals in cosmetics, BBC Horizon - Science behind hair products and CosmeticsDesign.com - Colour cosmetics
The European Commission proposes to amend Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation to reflect the recommendations of the SCCS with regards to propylparaben and butylparaben.
CTPA Meetings Held/Attended - January 2011
At a meeting of Member States on 26 February 2014, three draft Adaptions to Technical Progress (ATP) were voted on amending the Cosmetics Regulation.
CTPA has been contacted by a member company who has received a request for information from Lara Masters, writing for the Telegraph.
A meeting of the EC Working Group on Cosmetic Products is being held on 25 February 2014.
New Research on Parabens
CTPA would like to draw the urgent attention of members to an issue related to legal compliance of cosmetic products containing nanomaterials. This poses the danger of products having to be withdrawn from the market.
The following opinions have now been published as final.
CTPA regularly checks the notifications made via the rapid alert system website. This is a summary of recent notifications made by the Member States.
Member Benefits
A meeting of the EC Working Group on Cosmetic Products is being held on 25 June 2013.
SCCS Draft Opinions
SCCS Clarification on Parabens Opinion
PCPC has been contacted by a UK documentary product company producing a documentary series for BBC3 exploring beauty.
An article has been published in The Sun which looks at perfume, fragrance ingredients and allergy
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - Parabens Update
An article by Jenny Stocks has appeared in today's Daily Mail (print and online) entitled 'Fear you're being harmed by chemicals in cosmetics? There IS an alternative'
Which? magazine article 'Should You Care What’s In Your Toiletries?' published 17 October on ingredients listed on 'free-from' labels
Channel Five coverage of cosmetic safety
Following the meeting on 23 March the following unofficial outcomes are now available from Cosmetics Europe (formerly Colipa).
The Commission's Scientific Committee gives Parabens a Positive Opinion
Parabens - Danish Restrictions on Use
A meeting of the European Commission Working Group on Cosmetics took place on 25 February. The following unofficial outcomes have been made available by Cosmetics Europe.
Urgent: Iso-parabens - possible future legislation confusion
SCCS Agenda - 22 March 2011
A study from George Mason University, Virginia 'Exposure to bisphenol A, benzophenones, and parabens in relation to reproductive hormones in healthy women: A chemical mixture approach' has been reported in the media.
CTPA has been informed by three member companies that Which? have been carrying out tests on a number of cosmetic products looking for the presence of substances they allege to be linked to endocrine effects.
A meeting of the European Commission?Working Group?on Cosmetic Products?(EC CPWG)? took place?virtually?on 11 March 2021.
Dr Chris Flower outlines some of the work that CTPA is doing on behalf of its members.
Media contacts to CTPA on CBD, 'natural' skincare, cosmetic apps, packaging, and cosmetic claims. CTPA article in Scratch (nails) magazine.
Parabens: SCCS Draft Opinion Issued
CTPA has been contacted this week by two separate BBC programme researchers
On 20 December, Alexandra Thompson working for the MailOnline contacted several members regarding an article she is writing "about the chemicals found in everyday skincare and make-up, and the effects these can have on a woman's health."
CTPA states the facts about the current media coverage of pressure group activity in the UK
Cosmetics Europe has issued the following unofficial outcome of the meeting.
One new International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Information Letter is available to download from the IFRA Letters Reference Zone page.
EC Working Group on Cosmetics 23 June 2010 - Outcome
EC Working Group on Cosmetics June 2011 - Outcome
Parabens - Danish EPA campaign
Parabens: SCCS Plenary Meeting 21 September
On 16 April, the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health products (ANSM) and the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumption and the Suppression of Fraud (DGCCRF) developed a joint recommendation on ‘free from’ claims in France.
Commission Launches Public Consultation on Preliminary Scientific Opinions
Parabens: Outcome from the SCCS June Plenary Meeting
Agenda of the 124th meeting of the US CIR Expert Panel, scheduled for 10-11 September 2012.
BBC2 Horizon broadcast 'Hair Care Secrets' on 23 January covering a variety of hair related topics and speaking to many experts
SCCS Agenda - 21 June 2011
Urgent: Parabens - SCCS Draft Opinion, September 2010
A meeting of the EC Working Group on Cosmetics is being held on 6 November 2012.
Media coverage this week of new research claiming microplastics have been found in record levels in Arctic sea ice. BBC1 Health Truth or Scare series included items on personal care products.
January Newsletter
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)
Cosmetics Business / Pure Beauty Magazine contacted CTPA for information on parabens-free cosmetics.
An article has been published in the Daily Mail - 'What chemicals lurk in your bathroom cabinet'.
Two key Adaptations to Technical Progress (ATPs) have now been published in the Official Journal to the European Union (OJ).
Update to Reference Zone page
Requests for SCCS Opinions
Parabens - Follow-up Dossier Submitted to the SCCS
The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) is being amended in order to incorporate the EU Cosmetics Regulation amendment No 358/2014 prohibiting the use of Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Phenylparaben, Benzylparaben and Pentylparaben in cosmetics.
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - 14-15 June 2011
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - 8-9 November 2011
Environmental Health Perspective has published findings linking parabens to health issues
SCCS Agenda - 21 September 2010
Responses to journalists from Which?, FeelGoodMatters and Stylist on industry issues.
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - 23 March 2012
US Cosmetic Ingredient Review Meeting 5-6 March 2012
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - 8 February 2011
Summary of key ingredient issues from 2012.
Summary of SCCS activity in 2012.
In the light of the European Commission's Technical Document on Cosmetic Claims coming into force on 1 July 2019, CTPA is running a webinar 'Free From' Claims - how to turn a Negative Into a Positive' on 15 May at 11.00-13.00.
Update from Dr Emma Meredith, Director-General, rounding-up the key issues and activities over the past 3 months.
This reference zone article is designed to help members understand how the legal requirements of Article 20 of the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) and the Common Criteria for Cosmetic Claims apply to 'free from' claims, in relation to the Technical Document on Cosmetic Claims.
Cosmetic scientist and blogger, Sam Farmer, answers some of your burning beauty questions in our latest blog.
Cosmetic scientist and blogger, Sam Farmer, answers some of your burning beauty questions in our latest blog.
In the light of the European Commission’s Technical Document on Cosmetic Claims coming into force on 1 July 2019, CTPA is running a webinar ‘Free From’ Claims – how to turn a Negative Into a Positive’ on 15 May 2019.
Final SCCS Opinion on Parabens Published
Final SCCS Opinion on Parabens Published
Daily Mail contact on ingredients in specific cosmetic products referring to Danish Think chemicals report.
A meeting of the EC Working Group on Cosmetic Products is being held on 10 October 2013.
Toxic Beauty - Dawn Mellowship
Lauren Libbert, writing for the Daily Mail, contacted CTPA for information on endocrine disruptors and cosmetic products
Parabens - Commission Working Document
Parabens - Commission Working Document
A CTPA member has alerted us to a survey on baby wipes in Switzerland.
Membership Benefits - What Does the CTPA Do For Me?
There have been several reports in the media of a study from the University of California, Berkeley, published today in the Human Reproduction Journal
New BBC3 series giving four British people an opportunity to interview US commentators on beauty products and a range of industry issues.
A meeting of the EC Working Group on Cosmetics took place on 15 February. Unofficial outcomes have been made available by Cosmetics Europe.
Journalist enquiries from Which? on ingredient safety, Cosmetics Business on essential oils and Beauty Bytes on animal testing
In a new opinion (SCCS/1514/13) the SCCS has concluded that it "reiterates its previous conclusions".
In a new opinion (SCCS/1514/13) the SCCS has concluded that it "reiterates its previous conclusions".
Urgent: France - French MPs vote to ban products containing phthalates, parabens and alkylphenols
Urgent: France - French MPs vote to ban products containing phthalates, parabens and alkylphenols
Media contacts to CTPA on sun product issues from BBC and Euronews. Rebuttal on safety of sun protection products to BBC Future.
Use of palm oil in cosmetic products. Understanding the work of cosmetic scientists.
Mythbusting from CancerResearch UK on Mail Online
Update on propyl- and butyl- parabens, iso-parabens and implementation dates.
Update on propyl- and butyl- parabens, iso-parabens and implementation dates.
Parabens & SLS
Parabens & SLS
Notes from the April Newsletter
For some time now, CTPA has had 'trusted to act responsibly for the consumer' in its mission statement.
EC Working Group on Cosmetics 8-9 November 2011 - Outcome
Summary of the forthcoming agenda.
SCCS Plenary Agenda: 22 June 2010
A meeting of the European Commission Working Group on Cosmetics took place on 25 June. The following unofficial outcomes have been made available by Cosmetics Europe.
Media Contacts and updates on Clean Beauty, Feminism, Cactus, Home-made Hand Sanitisers, Butylparabens, Beauty Laid Bare
The CTPA's communication agency, Blue Rubicon, carried out the CTPA annual communications and stakeholder audit during the summer
Further media interest in MIT and cosmetic claims
Media contacts to CTPA on 5 and 6 March 2015.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 358/2014, which amends Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament, has been published in the Official Journal.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 358/2014, which amends Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament, has been published in the Official Journal.
BBC Horizon is researching for a documentary on allergies and has read about potential links to antibacterial products such as Triclosan, parabens etc.
France - "Preservative free" claims for organic and natural cosmetics
Media contacts on University of California, Berkeley Study on chemicals in cosmetics, BBC Horizon - Science behind hair products and CosmeticsDesign.com - Colour cosmetics
The European Commission proposes to amend Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation to reflect the recommendations of the SCCS with regards to propylparaben and butylparaben.
The European Commission proposes to amend Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation to reflect the recommendations of the SCCS with regards to propylparaben and butylparaben.
CTPA Meetings Held/Attended - January 2011
At a meeting of Member States on 26 February 2014, three draft Adaptions to Technical Progress (ATP) were voted on amending the Cosmetics Regulation.
CTPA has been contacted by a member company who has received a request for information from Lara Masters, writing for the Telegraph.
CTPA has been contacted by a member company who has received a request for information from Lara Masters, writing for the Telegraph.
A meeting of the EC Working Group on Cosmetic Products is being held on 25 February 2014.
New Research on Parabens
New Research on Parabens
CTPA would like to draw the urgent attention of members to an issue related to legal compliance of cosmetic products containing nanomaterials. This poses the danger of products having to be withdrawn from the market.
The following opinions have now been published as final.
CTPA regularly checks the notifications made via the rapid alert system website. This is a summary of recent notifications made by the Member States.
Member Benefits
A meeting of the EC Working Group on Cosmetic Products is being held on 25 June 2013.
SCCS Draft Opinions
SCCS Clarification on Parabens Opinion
SCCS Clarification on Parabens Opinion
PCPC has been contacted by a UK documentary product company producing a documentary series for BBC3 exploring beauty.
An article has been published in The Sun which looks at perfume, fragrance ingredients and allergy
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - Parabens Update
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - Parabens Update
An article by Jenny Stocks has appeared in today's Daily Mail (print and online) entitled 'Fear you're being harmed by chemicals in cosmetics? There IS an alternative'
Which? magazine article 'Should You Care What’s In Your Toiletries?' published 17 October on ingredients listed on 'free-from' labels
Channel Five coverage of cosmetic safety
Following the meeting on 23 March the following unofficial outcomes are now available from Cosmetics Europe (formerly Colipa).
The Commission's Scientific Committee gives Parabens a Positive Opinion
The Commission's Scientific Committee gives Parabens a Positive Opinion
Parabens - Danish Restrictions on Use
Parabens - Danish Restrictions on Use
A meeting of the European Commission Working Group on Cosmetics took place on 25 February. The following unofficial outcomes have been made available by Cosmetics Europe.
Urgent: Iso-parabens - possible future legislation confusion
Urgent: Iso-parabens - possible future legislation confusion
SCCS Agenda - 22 March 2011
A study from George Mason University, Virginia 'Exposure to bisphenol A, benzophenones, and parabens in relation to reproductive hormones in healthy women: A chemical mixture approach' has been reported in the media.
A study from George Mason University, Virginia 'Exposure to bisphenol A, benzophenones, and parabens in relation to reproductive hormones in healthy women: A chemical mixture approach' has been reported in the media.
CTPA has been informed by three member companies that Which? have been carrying out tests on a number of cosmetic products looking for the presence of substances they allege to be linked to endocrine effects.
A meeting of the European Commission?Working Group?on Cosmetic Products?(EC CPWG)? took place?virtually?on 11 March 2021.
Dr Chris Flower outlines some of the work that CTPA is doing on behalf of its members.
Media contacts to CTPA on CBD, 'natural' skincare, cosmetic apps, packaging, and cosmetic claims. CTPA article in Scratch (nails) magazine.
Parabens: SCCS Draft Opinion Issued
Parabens: SCCS Draft Opinion Issued
CTPA has been contacted this week by two separate BBC programme researchers
On 20 December, Alexandra Thompson working for the MailOnline contacted several members regarding an article she is writing "about the chemicals found in everyday skincare and make-up, and the effects these can have on a woman's health."
CTPA states the facts about the current media coverage of pressure group activity in the UK
Cosmetics Europe has issued the following unofficial outcome of the meeting.
One new International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Information Letter is available to download from the IFRA Letters Reference Zone page.
EC Working Group on Cosmetics 23 June 2010 - Outcome
EC Working Group on Cosmetics June 2011 - Outcome
Parabens - Danish EPA campaign
Parabens - Danish EPA campaign
Parabens: SCCS Plenary Meeting 21 September
Parabens: SCCS Plenary Meeting 21 September
On 16 April, the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health products (ANSM) and the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumption and the Suppression of Fraud (DGCCRF) developed a joint recommendation on ‘free from’ claims in France.
Commission Launches Public Consultation on Preliminary Scientific Opinions
Parabens: Outcome from the SCCS June Plenary Meeting
Parabens: Outcome from the SCCS June Plenary Meeting
Agenda of the 124th meeting of the US CIR Expert Panel, scheduled for 10-11 September 2012.
BBC2 Horizon broadcast 'Hair Care Secrets' on 23 January covering a variety of hair related topics and speaking to many experts
SCCS Agenda - 21 June 2011
Urgent: Parabens - SCCS Draft Opinion, September 2010
Urgent: Parabens - SCCS Draft Opinion, September 2010
A meeting of the EC Working Group on Cosmetics is being held on 6 November 2012.
Media coverage this week of new research claiming microplastics have been found in record levels in Arctic sea ice. BBC1 Health Truth or Scare series included items on personal care products.
January Newsletter
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)
Cosmetics Business / Pure Beauty Magazine contacted CTPA for information on parabens-free cosmetics.
Cosmetics Business / Pure Beauty Magazine contacted CTPA for information on parabens-free cosmetics.
An article has been published in the Daily Mail - 'What chemicals lurk in your bathroom cabinet'.
Two key Adaptations to Technical Progress (ATPs) have now been published in the Official Journal to the European Union (OJ).
Update to Reference Zone page
Update to Reference Zone page
Requests for SCCS Opinions
Parabens - Follow-up Dossier Submitted to the SCCS
Parabens - Follow-up Dossier Submitted to the SCCS
The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) is being amended in order to incorporate the EU Cosmetics Regulation amendment No 358/2014 prohibiting the use of Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Phenylparaben, Benzylparaben and Pentylparaben in cosmetics.
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - 14-15 June 2011
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - 8-9 November 2011
Environmental Health Perspective has published findings linking parabens to health issues
Environmental Health Perspective has published findings linking parabens to health issues
SCCS Agenda - 21 September 2010
Responses to journalists from Which?, FeelGoodMatters and Stylist on industry issues.
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - 23 March 2012
US Cosmetic Ingredient Review Meeting 5-6 March 2012
EC Working Group on Cosmetics - 8 February 2011
Summary of key ingredient issues from 2012.
Summary of SCCS activity in 2012.
In the light of the European Commission's Technical Document on Cosmetic Claims coming into force on 1 July 2019, CTPA is running a webinar 'Free From' Claims - how to turn a Negative Into a Positive' on 15 May at 11.00-13.00.
Update from Dr Emma Meredith, Director-General, rounding-up the key issues and activities over the past 3 months.
