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Phytonadione Epoxide: Request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only

On 25 June 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved, at its plenary meeting, the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Phytonadione Epoxide (Vitamin K1 oxide). The Scientific Committee has 12 months to issue its opinion.

Cyclamen Aldehyde: Request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only

On 8 June 2026, the CSSC (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved, by written procedure, the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of cyclamen aldehyde, a fragrance ingredient facing a CLH classification as a CMR 1B. The Scientific Committee has nine months to issue its opinion.

Hydroxycitronellal, Glyoxylic Acid: Requests for Opinions to the SCCSSubscribers only

On April 30, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approuved, by written procedure, two mandates from the European Commission: one concerns the safety assessment of Hydroxycitronellal, and the other that of Glyoxylic Acid.

Acetophenone: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

Following the opinion of the RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), which recommended classifying Acetophenone as Rep. 1B, the Commission mandated the SCCS to assess the safety of the substance in cosmetics. The Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinion.

Micron-sized Silver : final version of the SCCS' Scientific AdviceSubscribers only

In October 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to evaluate the safety of micron-sized particulate Silver in cosmetic products. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published the final version of its Scientific Advice.
Monday, July 5, 2021
Homosalate: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endocrine disruptors, ...
Monday, July 5, 2021
Triclosan / Triclocarban: Request for a scientific advice to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the publication of a first list of 14 suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, t...
Monday, July 5, 2021
Nanos Gold and Platinum: final Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in November 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as n...
Monday, July 5, 2021
Fullerenes, α- and β-arbutin: Requests for Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
The European Commission has just asked the SCCS to decide on the safety of two types of cosmetic ingredients: Fullerenes and Hydroxylated Fullerenes o...
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Threshold for the warning "Contains formaldehyde": Scientific advice of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the request of the European Commission, the SCCS has re-evaluated at what concentration in the finished product the statement “Contains form...
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Acid Yellow 3 (CI 47005): Preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinion ...
Monday, May 17, 2021
Aluminium: new request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the SCCS Opinion (and its addendum) on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products (including deodorants and antiperspirants, toothpastes a...
Monday, April 26, 2021
Gold, Platinum: Preliminary Opinions of the SCCS on 7 nano-ingredientsSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in November 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as n...
Monday, April 26, 2021
Resorcinol, Propylparaben, Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene: Final Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endocrine disruptors, ...
Monday, April 26, 2021
Addendum to the SCCS Opinion on Aluminium: final versionSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published the final version of its Addendum to the Opinion on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products, as regards the maximum c...
Monday, April 26, 2021
Safety assessment: 11th revision of the SCCS' Notes of GuidanceSubscribers only
At its plenary meeting on 30-31 March 2021, the SCCS adopted the 11th revision of its Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and th...
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Hydroxyapatite: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of Hydroxyapatite in nano form. It was adopted at its plenary meeting on 30-31 March 2021,...
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