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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.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Hair dyes: two requests for Opinion to SCCSSubscribers only
HC Red No. 18, N,N'-Bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylamine: the safety of these two hair dyes ingredients will be evaluated by the SCCS. The reque...
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
o-Phenylphenol and its salts: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
On June25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the cosmetic ingredients o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-phenylphenate,...
Thursday, June 11, 2015
α-Arbutin: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
On May 27, 2015, the SCCS has adopted by written procedure its Opinion on the cosmetic ingredient α-Arbutin. This Opinion is open for comments until J...
Monday, June 1, 2015
Nano silica: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
On March 20, 2015, the SCCS has adopted by written procedure its Opinion on the nano forms of the cosmetic ingredients Silica, Hydrated silica, and Si...
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Cyclopentasiloxane: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Cyclopentasiloxane (D5). It has been publish...
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Hair dyes: two requests for Opinion to SCCSSubscribers only
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene, HC Yellow 16: the safety of these two hair dyes ingredients will be evaluated by the SCCS. The request from the Europe...
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Tagetes, eyelashes dyes: two Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted two Opinions, one on the fragrance ingredients Tagetes minuta and Tagetes spatula, ...
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
SCCS: Opinion on Cetylpyridinium chlorideSubscribers only
During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the new preservative Cetylpyridinium chloride. This Opinion is open ...
Monday, April 13, 2015
MBBT [nano], β-Arbutin, Dichloromethane: 3 Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted three Opinions on the nano-UV filter Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylp...
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
ELA, PHMB, HAA299: three (minor) revisions to CSSC's OpinionsSubscribers only
During its plenary meeting on 25 March 2015, the SCCS made minor changes to its Opinions on three cosmetic ingredients: the Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl...
Monday, March 30, 2015
Arbutin(s): three requests for Opinion to SCCS
Deoxyarbutin, α-Arbutin, β-Arbutin: the safety of these three cosmectic depigmentating and skin bleaching agents will be evaluated by the SCCS. The re...
Monday, January 26, 2015
SCCS: Vetiveryl acetate is unsafe
During its meeting on 16 December 2014, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on Vetiveryl acetate. Conclusion: inadequate data which not allow a safety as...
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