A Review of the EU’s Regulatory Framework for the Production of Nano-Enhanced Cosmetics
Literature has suggested metallic nanomaterials (NMs) for a multitude of applications in cosmetic products, either as active ingredients or excipients. Alike most high-paced industrial sectors, cosmetology continues to capitalize on its unique properties/functions (e.g., as UV-filters, colorants, et...
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doaj-6709ce859f6847ffb44781bcc14979492021-03-11T00:03:04ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012021-03-011145545510.3390/met11030455A Review of the EU’s Regulatory Framework for the Production of Nano-Enhanced CosmeticsTheodora Karamanidou0Vasileios Bourganis1Glykeria Gatzogianni2Alexander Tsouknidas3Laboratory for Biomaterials and Computational Mechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, GreeceGraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, GreeceFarcom S.A., Industrial Area New Redestos, P.O. Box 60691, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceLaboratory for Biomaterials and Computational Mechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, GreeceLiterature has suggested metallic nanomaterials (NMs) for a multitude of applications in cosmetic products, either as active ingredients or excipients. Alike most high-paced industrial sectors, cosmetology continues to capitalize on its unique properties/functions (e.g., as UV-filters, colorants, etc.), adding value to a wide range of products. However, as a result of their nano-scale, NMs do not always conform with the handling guidelines of their bulk counterparts, nor do conventional analytical methods account for their complex physicochemical and biological interactions. Among others, metallic nanoparticles have attracted the interest of many over the years due to their unique features, but possible precautions should be considered because of their bio-persistent nature. As a result, it is prevalent to consider a nano-specific framework, to regulate the use of NMs and the production of nano-enhanced cosmetics. To address this, we provide insight into the NMs that are currently used in the EU market, with a focus on metallic NMs, while analyzing the underlying legislation and relevant Opinions of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), from a scientific and commercial perspective. Even though the current Cosmetics Regulation (EU Regulation No 1223/2009) already entails specific provisions on NMs, cosmetic products incorporating unauthorized NMs have been repeatedly commercialized in the European Union. Considering the potential risks of NMs if they are mishandled, we provide an analysis of the risk assessment, as stated in Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation, to serve as a guideline for the future growth of nano-enhanced products. Based on the limited integration of metallic NMs along with multiple non-metallic NPs into cosmetic products, the attention of the community is directed towards coordinating efforts on the integration of metallic NMs into cosmetics.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/11/3/455nanomaterialscosmeticsEU regulationopinionsSCCSmetallic nanomaterials (NMs) |
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A Review of the EU’s Regulatory Framework for the Production of Nano-Enhanced Cosmetics |
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A Review of the EU’s Regulatory Framework for the Production of Nano-Enhanced Cosmetics |
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A Review of the EU’s Regulatory Framework for the Production of Nano-Enhanced Cosmetics |
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A Review of the EU’s Regulatory Framework for the Production of Nano-Enhanced Cosmetics |
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review of the eu’s regulatory framework for the production of nano-enhanced cosmetics |
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Literature has suggested metallic nanomaterials (NMs) for a multitude of applications in cosmetic products, either as active ingredients or excipients. Alike most high-paced industrial sectors, cosmetology continues to capitalize on its unique properties/functions (e.g., as UV-filters, colorants, etc.), adding value to a wide range of products. However, as a result of their nano-scale, NMs do not always conform with the handling guidelines of their bulk counterparts, nor do conventional analytical methods account for their complex physicochemical and biological interactions. Among others, metallic nanoparticles have attracted the interest of many over the years due to their unique features, but possible precautions should be considered because of their bio-persistent nature. As a result, it is prevalent to consider a nano-specific framework, to regulate the use of NMs and the production of nano-enhanced cosmetics. To address this, we provide insight into the NMs that are currently used in the EU market, with a focus on metallic NMs, while analyzing the underlying legislation and relevant Opinions of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), from a scientific and commercial perspective. Even though the current Cosmetics Regulation (EU Regulation No 1223/2009) already entails specific provisions on NMs, cosmetic products incorporating unauthorized NMs have been repeatedly commercialized in the European Union. Considering the potential risks of NMs if they are mishandled, we provide an analysis of the risk assessment, as stated in Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation, to serve as a guideline for the future growth of nano-enhanced products. Based on the limited integration of metallic NMs along with multiple non-metallic NPs into cosmetic products, the attention of the community is directed towards coordinating efforts on the integration of metallic NMs into cosmetics. |
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