Regulation 2020/1684 of 12 November 2020, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 13 November 2020, amends Annex VI (Authorised UV filters) to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 to add Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate. The provision is effective immediately (20 days after the publication of the text).
The whereas of Regulation 2020/1684
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded in its Opinion of 13 December 2019 (SCCS/1605/19) (‘the SCCS Opinion’) that the use of Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate as a UV filter in cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 3% is safe. Inhalation toxicity was not assessed in the SCCS Opinion because no data were provided. Hence, the SCCS Opinion is not applicable to any cosmetic product in form of spray that could lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.
The SCCS also concluded in its Opinion that Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate is a secondary amine, and thus is prone to nitrosation and formation of nitrosamine. It should not be used in combination with nitrosating substances. The nitrosamine content should be less than 50 ppb.
In light of the SCCS Opinion and in order to take into account technical and scientific progress, the use of Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate as a UV filter in cosmetic products should be authorised at a maximum concentration of 3%, except in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.
Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No.1223/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly.
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