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Regulation:SCCS

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.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Nanomaterials dossiers: Memorandum from the SCCS

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It was adopted by the SCCS during its plenary session last December 12, 2013. With this Memorandum, experts are sending a key message to the industry:...

Friday, December 20, 2013

SCCS has rejected bismuth citrate

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“Your file should be reviewed”, this is what the SCCS roughly said to the applicant for the use of bismuth citrate in hair dyes. It is not sufficient ...

Friday, December 20, 2013

SCCS: borates to be treated the same way as boric acid

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An expected change on the regulations of bore compounds in cosmetics, following the Opinion of the SCCS adopted last December 12. Boric acid, borates,...

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Methylisothiazolinone soon to be banned from leave-on cosmetics

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The noose was gradually tightening around this preservative, known for provoking more and more allergic reactions. The case had been submitted to the ...

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Carbon black nano, Disperse Red 17: 2 positive Opinions by the SCCS

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The SCCS adopted both these Opinions during its plenary session on December 12 2013. One focuses on cosmetic colorant Carbon Black in its nano form, t...

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

SCCS: 6 requests for scientific Opinions

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CMRs, anti-callosity agent, hair dyes, fragrance ingredients: 6 requests for the SCCS Opinion are dated 13 Decembre 2013 and concern the whole group o...

Friday, November 15, 2013

SCCS: Opinion on Thioglycolic acid

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The request for an opinion was filed in early summer 2013. The purpose of the request was to assess the use of thioglycolic acid and its salts on the ...

Monday, October 7, 2013

SCCS: Henna OK, 2-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine refused

The European Committee of experts, the SCCS, has just released two new Opinions about cosmetic hair dyes. It considers Henna as safe for use (and that...

Monday, October 7, 2013

Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl: an extension for use in view

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Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl had been added to the list of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products in 2010. However, it had been banned for use in li...

Friday, October 4, 2013

Cosmetic short news: Opinion SCCS MBBT

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Latest cosmetics news in brief: The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol - “Belle et Bien” runs to fight...

Thursday, October 3, 2013

SCCS: Opinion on Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol

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It has been adopted by written procedure on 18 March 2013, and is open for comments until April 26, 2013. The SCCS has just released its Opinion on Me...

Monday, September 30, 2013

Nano silica: request for the SCCS Opinion

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This is the latest, and the least important, that was still lacking. After the nano Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Carbon black … silica as nanoparticl...