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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, March 28, 2016
A new composition of SCCSSubscribers only
The term of office of the current members of SCCS will come to an end on 31 March 2016. 17 experts have been appointed and will compose the Scientific...
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Trace level of 1,4-Dioxane: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its Opinion on the acceptable and safe trace level of 1,4-Dioxane in cosmetic products, and the conclusions of the ICCR's ...
Monday, January 25, 2016
Cetylpyridinium chloride: the SCCS revises its OpinionSubscribers only
On March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted an Opinion on the cosmetic preservative Cetylpyridinium chloride. This Opinion has just been revised, during t...
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
HC Yellow No.16, HC Red No.18: Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its Opinions on hair dye cosmetic ingredients HC Yellow No.16 and HC Red No.18, adopted at the plenary meeting on 15 Decem...
Monday, January 18, 2016
Risk assessment of skin sensitisation: a memorandum by the SCCSSubscribers only
At its plenary meeting on 15 December 2015, the SCCS has adopted this 'Memorandum on use of human data in risk assessment of skin sensitisation'. The ...
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
o-Phenylphenol and its salts: the SCCS revises its OpinionSubscribers only
On June 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted an Opinion on the cosmetic ingredients o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-phenylphenate, and Potassium o-phenylphenate. T...
Monday, January 11, 2016
Trace level of 1,4-Dioxane: request for Opinion to SCCSSubscribers only
The acceptable and safe trace level of 1,4-Dioxane in cosmetic products, and the conclusions of the ICCR's report on this topic will be formally evalu...
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
HEPB as a preservative: request for Opinion to SCCSSubscribers only
The safety of Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone, currently listed as a skin conditioning agent, will be evaluated regarding its use as a preservative by th...
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Coatings forTiO2 [nano], C183: two request for Opinion to SCCSSubscribers only
The safety of three coatings for Titanium dioxide (nano form) and of a new hair dye will be evaluated by the SCCS. The requests from the European Comm...
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
The SCCS revises 5 Opinion and finalizes the one on MISubscribers only
On December 15, 2015, during its plenary meeting, the SCCS revised (slightly) four Opinions on the hair dye ingredients HC Yellow No. 17, HC Red No. 1...
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Hydroxyapatite [nano]: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS published its Opinion nano cosmetic ingredient Hydroxyapatite, adopted by written procedure on 16 October 2015. This Opinion is open for comm...
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Safety evaluation: 9th revision of the SCCS' Notes of GuidanceSubscribers only
During its plenary meeting of 29 September 2015, the SCCS adopted the 9th revision of its Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients an...
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