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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, December 23, 2019
S87, C183: Final Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinions on the safety of UV-Filter Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87) and hair ...
Monday, December 16, 2019
SAS solubility: CSSC makes a corrigendum to its OpinionSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published a corrected version, dated December 6, 2019, of its Final Opinion on the solubility of SAS (Synthetic Amorphous Silica). T...
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Aluminium in cosmetic products: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its new Opinion on the safety of aluminium and its compounds in cosmetic products. It has been adopted during the plenary ...
Monday, November 25, 2019
Nanos (Gold, Platinum): Requests for Opinions to SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandatory notifications of the ingredients in the form of nanomaterials under the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, the European Commissio...
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Dihydroxyacetone for hair colouring: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has published its Opinion on the safety of Dihydroxyacetone as hair colouring ingredient. This Opinion has been adopted during the plenary me...
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Hydroxypropyl p-Phenylenediamine (A165), Methylimidazoliumpropyl p-phenylenediamine HCl (A166): Final Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinions on the safety of hair dye ingredients, Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A...
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Safety assessment of nanomaterials: the SCCS updates its GuidanceSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published a revised version of its Guidance on the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics. The updated document introduces ...
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
AAT (Allergy Alert Test): final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published it Opinion on the AAT (Allergy Alert Test), the standardised method proposed by Cosmetics eUROPE for allergy tests that co...
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Tetrabromophenol Blue (C183): a new Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has published its Opinion on the safety of a hair dye ingredient, Tetrabromophenol Blue (C183). This Opinion has been adopted by written proc...
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Methylimidazoliumpropyl p-phenylenediamine HCl (A166): SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
The SCCS has published its Opinion on the safety of a hair dye ingredient, Methylimidazoliumpropyl p-phenylenediamine HCl (A166). This Opinion has bee...
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Coatings for Zinc Oxide (nano): Request for the SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
The safety of three coatings for Zinc Oxide in its nano form will be assessed by the SCCS. The request was made by the European Commission and publish...
Monday, July 8, 2019
Solubility of the SAS: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has published its Opinion on the solubility of Synthetic amorphous silica (SAS). It has been adopted during its plenary meeting of 26 Februar...
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