Commission changes TTIP position on cosmetics

A European Commission's position paper unveiled in March 2015 brought to light a change of attitude concerning cosmetics.

In contrast to the earlier version of the paper published in May 2014, the document no longer contains a reference to 'mutual recognition' of banned and authorised substances in cosmetics. Instead, the Commission is now calling for a 'collaboration in scientific safety assessment methods.'

ESO: Background information: Ensuring transparency in EU-US trade talks: EU publishes negotiating positions in five more areas http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-ensuring-transparency-in-eu-us-trade-talks-eu-publishes-negotiating-positions-in-five-more-areas/

European Commission: Trade: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) Regulatory Issues: EU position on cosmetics [updated] http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2014/may/tradoc_152470.pdf

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