Nineteenth Commission Directive 96/41/EC of 25 June 1996 adapting to technical progress Annexes II, III, VI and VII to Council Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (Text with EEA relevance)

NINETEENTH COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 96/41/EC of 25 June 1996 adapting to technical progress Annexes II, III, VI and VII to Council Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (Text with EEA relevance)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 95/34/EC (2), and in particular Article 8 (2) thereof,
After consultation of the Scientific Committee on Cosmetology,
Whereas the available scientific data indicate that urocanic acid interferes with the immune process in the presence of ultraviolet radiation and, therefore, its use should be prohibited;
Whereas calcium hydroxide in combination with a guanidine salt and lithium hydroxide used as hair straighteners, may have undesirable effects if they enter into contact with the eyes; whereas, therefore, their use should be subject to certain restrictions and conditions;
Whereas, on the basis of the latest scientific and technical research, chlorphenesin, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate and silver chloride deposited on titanium dioxide may be used as preservatives in cosmetic products;
Whereas, on the basis of the latest scientific and technical research, the polymer of N-{-(2 and 4)-[(2-oxoborn-3-ylidene)methyl]benzyl}acrylamide may be used as a UV filter in cosmetic products;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives on the Removal of Technical Barriers to Trade in the Cosmetics Products Sector,