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Prostaglandin analogues: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

In its assessment in early 2022, the SCCS was unable to reach a conclusion on the safety of prostaglandin analogues substances. The industry has since provided new data, and the Scientific Committee has re-evaluated these substances and has just published the final version of its new Opinion.

Basic Blue 99, Basic Brown 16: final versions of the SCCS Scientific AdvicesSubscribers only

In March, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of two hair dye ingredients, Basic blue 99 (C059) and Basic Brown 16 (C009). It just published the final versions of its Scientific Advices.

Thiomersal, Phenylmercuric salts: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

In January 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Thiomersal and Phenylmercury salts as preservatives. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published the final Opinion of its Scientific Advice.

Aggregate exposure to salicylic acid: Request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only

On January 12, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved, by written procedure, the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of aggregate exposure to salicylic acid and its esters. The Scientific Committee has 12 months to deliver its opinion.

Micron-sized Silver : preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers 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 its preliminary Opinion. It is open for comments until February 23, 2026.
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,...
Monday, March 15, 2021
Corrigendum to the SCCS's Scientific Advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmeticsSubscribers only
On 8 March 2021, the SCCS published a corrigendum to its Scientific Advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics, the final version of which was...
Monday, March 15, 2021
Endocrine disruptors: 5 new requests for SCCS OpinionsSubscribers only
Following the publication of a list of 14 substances suspected of acting as endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequen...
Monday, March 15, 2021
SCCS: Request for a revision of the Opinion on Vitamin ASubscribers only
In 2016, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) published its final Opinion on the safety of vitamin A compounds used in cosmetic products...
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Copper (nano) and Colloidal Copper (nano) : Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of two cosmetic ingredients in the form of nanomaterials: Copper and Colloidal copper. It ...
Monday, February 22, 2021
Threshold for the warning "Contains formaldehyde": request for the SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
At what concentration in the finished product must the warning “Contains formaldehyde” appear on the label of a cosmetic? The regulation currently set...
Monday, February 1, 2021
Prostaglandin analogues: request for the SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
Following the alert of the German BfR and the subsequent call for data, prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products will be subject to a safety ...
Monday, January 25, 2021
Octocrylene: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February 2020, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endoc...
Monday, January 18, 2021
SCCS's Scientific Advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics: final versionSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February 2020, the Committee published its preliminary Scientific Advice on the ...
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