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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.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Soytrimonium Chloride: an opinion by the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS was asked whether Soytrimonium Chloride may be used in hair dyes products for other purposes than preservation. Its opinion has just been rel...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Nitrosamines and secondary amines: an opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the public consultation, opened until February 10, it has been adopted during the plenary session held on March 27. The SCCS opinion on nitr...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
SCCS : 7 new opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
They have been adopted during the plenary meeting, on March 22, 2012, and are open for comments until May 7. The SCCS has just released seven new opin...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
SCCS: an opinion to come about AcetaldehydeSubscribers only
Though classified as CMR 2 (as a carcinogenic substance), acetaldehyde is subject to no restriction in cosmetics. The SCCS is requested to give its op...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Hair dyes substances and hydrogen peroxide used to dye eyelashes: call for information prior to the SCCS opinionSubscribers only
The SCCS has been asked to give a scientific opinion on hair dyes substances and hydrogen peroxide used in products to colour eyelashes. Interested pa...
Friday, January 27, 2012
SCCS : Hearing on Fragrance AllergensSubscribers only
On 5 March 2012, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) advising the European Commission, will be organizing a scientific hearing on the...
Thursday, December 29, 2011
SCCS : 13th Plenary meetingSubscribers only
The SCCS 13th plenary meeting was held on December 13 and 14, 2011. On the agenda, opinions on allergens and nitrosamines in cosmetics; questions on H...
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Allergens in cosmetics: to a more stringent European regulation?Subscribers only
In order to prevent and lower the allergies due to cosmetics, 26 substances, recorded as allergens shall be declared on the list of ingredients writte...
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Allergens in cosmetics: to an up-date of the list of 26Subscribers only
The list of 26 substances that shall be listed on a label, released in 1999, is, since a long time, the subject of a great deal of criticism: often co...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Confirmed fears about Triclosan safetySubscribers only
On our CosmeticOBS-L’Observatoire des Cosmétiques website, we have already drawn your attention on the strong doubts dealing with Triclosan. This anti...
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