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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.
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...
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Hydroxypropyl p-Phenylenediamine (A165): Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its Opinion on the safety of two hair dye ingredients, Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165...
Monday, July 1, 2019
1,2,4-THB, Salicylic Acid, Acetylated Vetiver Oil: new final Opinions of SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of the hair dye ingredient 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene (1,2,4-THB), which includes some modifi...
Monday, July 1, 2019
SCCS: Requests for Opinions on 3 nanos and DHASubscribers only
The safety of three cosmetic ingredients in nano form (Hydroyapatite, Copper, Colloidal Copper) and of Dyhydroxyacetone (DHA) as a hair colourant will...
Monday, May 20, 2019
Zinc Pyrithione : request for the Opinion of SCCSSubscribers only
The safety of the cosmetic ingredient, preservative and anti-dandruff agent, Zinc Pyrithione, will be re-assessed by the SCCS. The request was publish...
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