China NIFDC Seeks Public Comments on: Methyl Pyrrolidone (Draft for Comment)

Methyl Pyrrolidone, with the English name N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, INCI name METHYL PYRROLIDONE, and CAS No. 872-50-4, is included in the IECIC. Relationship with international standards of the same type: Based on the possible risk of reproductive toxicity, the EU includes Methyl Pyrrolidone in Annex II (list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products) of the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. ASEAN also prohibits the use of Methyl Pyrrolidone in cosmetics. Relationship with existing Chinese standards: This revision proposes to add Methyl Pyrrolidone to the List of Prohibited Ingredients for Cosmetics (Table 1) of the STSC. After the adjustment, it will be consistent with the relevant regulations of the EU and ASEAN.