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European Commission Updates Regulations for Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics
Effective August 2, 2016, the European Commission has authorized the use of Titanium Dioxide (nano) as a UV filter at a maximum concentration of 25% by weight. At the same time, its usage is prohibited when the application may lead to exposure to the end-user’s lung by inhalation.The European Commission published these new regulations on July 13, 2016 in Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1143, amending Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. The change in regulation follows opinions SCCS/1516/13 and SCCS/1539/14, from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
Cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers should now check their compliance with these changes.
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SGS provides testing, inspection, auditing and consulting services to manufacturers, distributors and importers to ensure a high level of product quality in every area. Our fully equipped, state of the art facilities (in Europe, Asia & the USA) offer full testing for compliance to the EU cosmetic regulation. Learn more about SGS’s EU Cosmetic Regulation Services (www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/cosmetics-personal-care-and-household/cosmetics-and-personal-care/regulations/eu-cosmetics-regulation)
SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full New Cosmetics UV Filter – Nano Titanium Dioxide SafeGuardS. (www.sgs.com/en/news/2016/09/safeguards-15216-new-cosmetics-uv-filter-nano-titanium-dioxide)
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Queenie Tse
Technical Service Executive, Cosmetics, Personal Care & Household
Tel: (+852) 2765 3672
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: www.sgs.com/cpch
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