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Prostaglandin analogues: final Opinion of the SCCS

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 Advices

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 SCCS

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 SCCS

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 SCCS

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, January 14, 2015

Endocrine disruptors: the SCCS adopted a Memorandum

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The SCCS made public, on 12 January 2015, its position on endocrine disruptors, their definition, and their safety assessment. The experts adopted thi...

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

SCCS: 3 requests for Opinion

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Methylisothiazolinone (following a submission by Cosmetics Europe for rinse-off products and leave-on hair products), Dichloromethane, and sunscreen M...

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

SCCS: 1 Opinion, 1 Addendum, 3 Revisions

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During its meeting on December 16, 2014, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on Basic Blue 124, published an addendum to its conclusions on Ethyl lauroyl...

Monday, December 29, 2014

SCCS: request for Opinion (Hair dyes)

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This request is for the 2,5,6-Triamino-4-pyrimidinol sulfate, an hair colouring agent. It is submission III for this ingredient.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

In short - SCCS' call for experts

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To meet the increased demand for risk assessments related to consumer safety, the Directorate General for Health and Consumers has launched a call for...

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

SCCS: Opinion on formaldehyde in nail hardeners

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The SCCS adopted by written procedure on 7 November 2014 its Opinion on the safety of the use of formaldehyde in nail hardeners. The text is open for ...

Monday, October 27, 2014

In short - The SCCS revises the Addendum to its NoGs

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On April 9, 2014 the SCCS had adopted, by written procedure, an Addendum to the Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and their Sa...

Friday, October 24, 2014

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins: the SCCS revises its Opinion

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On June 18, 2014 the SCCS had adopted an Opinion on the safety of hydrolyzed wheat proteins, assessed in terms of skin sensitization. The experts conc...

Friday, October 17, 2014

Peanut oil: the SCCS revises its Opinion

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On March 27, 2014 the SCCS had adopted an Opinion on the safety of peanut oil, assessed in terms of skin sensitization. The experts concluded: 'peanut...

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Sprayable: the SCCS' clarification

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A request for clarification had been made to the SCCS to clarify the term ‘sprayable’, which was used in three Opinions on nano ingredient safety (Car...

Monday, October 13, 2014

SCCS 7th plenary meeting: 3 Opinions open for comments

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The SCCS held its 7th plenary meeting on 23 September 2014. Already published: a new Opinion (Basic Blue 99 – hair dye), and two revised Opinions (Aci...

Monday, October 6, 2014

SCCS: four requests for Opinion

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Three requests are for hair dyes: HC Blue 18, Basic Blue 99, and HC Red No 17. The SCCS also received a request for an addendum to its Opinion on the ...