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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.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Sprayable application: request for clarification to SCCS

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In its latest Opinions on the safety of three nano-ingredients (Carbon black, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide), the SCCS did not recommend their use in "...

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Vitamin K1 Oxide: request for SCCS Opinion

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Vitamin K1 oxide is intended to replace the use of vitamin K1, which has recently been banned for use in cosmetic products because of its allergenic p...

Thursday, July 17, 2014

The SCCS revises its Opinion on Zinc pyrithione

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The Opinion on Zinc pyrithione was dated 18 June 2013. One year ago, the experts considered that the substance, when used in a concentration up to 2.0...

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

6th plenary meeting: the SCCS revises and confirms 3 Opinions

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During its 6th plenary meeting on 18 June 2014, the SCCS revised its Opinions on three cosmetic ingredients, after the commenting period of six weeks....

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Aluminum: the SCCS revises... and confirms its Opinion

On 27 March 2014, the SCCS published its Opinion on aluminium in cosmetic products… and did not take a stand. After the commenting period of six weeks...

Monday, July 7, 2014

SCCS 6th plenary meeting: 4 Opinions open for comments

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The SCCS had adopted 4 Opinions during its plenary meeting on 18 June 2014. On the agenda: Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Acid orange 7, HAA299 (a new UV-...

Monday, June 30, 2014

SCCS: 4 requests for scientific Opinions

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Three new hair dyes (HC Yellow n°17, 1-Hexyl-1H-pyrazole-4,5-diamine hemisulfate, Basic Blue 124) and a nanomaterial (Hydroxyapatite)… The SCCS has ju...

Monday, May 12, 2014

TiO2 and ZnO (nanos): revision of the SCCS' opinions

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The SCCS’ Opinions on nano-Titanium dioxide and nano-Zinc oxide, adopted by written procedure in July 2013, have been amended on 22 April 2014. After ...

Thursday, April 24, 2014

SCCS: 7 requests for scientific Opinions

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Phenoxyethanol, o-Phenylphenol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Formaldehyde, Eyelashes dyes, Acid Orange 7… The SCCS has just received...

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

SCCS 5th plenary meeting: 8 Opinions open for comments

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SCCS had adopted 8 Opinions during its plenary meeting on 27 March 2014. On the agenda: TPO, hair dyes, aluminium, callosity remover, peanut oil and a...

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Aluminium: the SCCS will not take a stand

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It took several alarming scientific reports and just as many heated debates for this topic to receive attention at the European level. At this stage, ...

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Silica (nano): Call for information

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The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has received a request for a scientific Opinion on the safety of silica (nano) used in cosmetic pro...