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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.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Titanium dioxide (TiO2): Preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the classification of titanium dioxide as a category 2 carcinogen by inhalation (CMR2), the European Commission asked the SCCS (Scientific C...
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Indigofera Tinctoria: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of the hair dye ingredient Indigofera Tinctoria. It was adopted by written procedure on 3 ...
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Aluminium in cosmetic products: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of aluminium used in cosmetic products. It was adopted at the plenary meeting on 3 and 4 M...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Acid Yellow 3 (CI 47005): Request for SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
The safety of the cosmetic colorant CI 47005 will be assessed by the SCCS for a use as a hair dye ingredient(Acid Yellow 3). The requests was made by ...
Monday, March 16, 2020
Zinc Pyrithione: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of Zinc Pyrithione as an anti-dandruff. It was adopted at the plenary meeting on 3 and 4 M...
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Dihydroxyacetone for hair colouring: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of Dihydroxyacetone as a hair dye ingredient. It was adopted at the plenary meeting on 3 a...
Monday, February 10, 2020
Titanium dioxide: Request for SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
As expected, following the next classification of titanium dioxide as a category 2 carcinogen by inhalation, the industry has submitted a dossier to t...
Monday, February 10, 2020
Endocrine disruptors: 5 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, February 10, 2020
Safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics: request for a scientific advice to SCCSSubscribers only
Many recent SCCS safety assessments of nanomaterials have concluded with the recurring finding that a lack of data or inadequate data provided by appl...
Monday, February 3, 2020
Safety assessment of nanomaterials: the SCCS Guidance explained by the European CommissionSubscribers only
Some of the Opinions of the European Commission’s non-food Scientific Committees are presented in a format and language which can be easily understood...
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Indigofera Tinctoria: the SCCS' OpinionSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its Opinion on the safety of the hair dye ingredient Indigofera Tinctoria. It was adopted on 10 January 2020 by written pr...
Monday, December 23, 2019
Zinc Pyrithione: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its Opinion on the safety of the preservative and anti-dandruff agent Zinc Pyrithione in cosmetic products, on behalf of t...
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