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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.

Cannabidiol: final version of the SCCS' Scientific AdviceSubscribers only

In January 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Cannabidiol. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published its final Scientific Advice.

BHA: final version of the SCCS Scientific AdviceSubscribers only

As part of the assessment of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS to evaluate the safety of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA). The Scientific Committee has just published the final version of its Scientific Advice.
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...
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Endocrine disruptors: the SCCS adopted a MemorandumSubscribers only
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 OpinionSubscribers only
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 RevisionsSubscribers only
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)Subscribers only
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 expertsSubscribers only
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 hardenersSubscribers only
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 ...
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