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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.
Monday, November 27, 2023
New coating for TiO2 (nano) : Request for Opinion to the SCCS
A new coating for titanium dioxide in its nano form, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, is to undergo a safety assessment by the SCCS. The request was made...
Monday, November 13, 2023
Butylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate: final Opinions of the SCCS
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in the context of the safety assessment of substances with potential endocrine disr...
Monday, November 13, 2023
Water-soluble zinc salts in oral products: the final Opinion of the SCCS
Following the submission of new data by Cosmetics Europe, the European Commission has requested the SCCS to re-evaluate the safety of water-soluble zi...
Monday, November 13, 2023
Hydroxypropyl p-Phenylenediamine (A165) : preliminary Opinion of the SCCS
Following the mandate given by the European Commission, the SCCS has carried out a new safety assessment of the hair colouring ingredient Hydroxypropy...
Monday, November 13, 2023
Fullerenes: final Opinion of the SCCS
In the framework of the assessment of nanomaterials notified under Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, the SCCS assessed the safety of F...
Monday, November 13, 2023
Hexyl Salicylate: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS
Following the recommendation of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to classify Hexyl Salicylate as “Toxic for...
Monday, October 2, 2023
Children's exposure to Methyl Salicylate: the final version of the Scientific Advice of the SCCS
Following the classification of Methyl Salicylate as a category 2 reprotoxicant under the CLP Regulation, the SCCS initially concluded that it was saf...
Monday, July 10, 2023
Water-soluble zinc salts in oral products: the preliminary Opinion of the SCCS
Following the submission of new data by Cosmetics Europe, the European Commission has requested the SCCS to re-evaluate the safety of water-soluble zi...
Monday, July 3, 2023
SCCS Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials: 2nd revision
On 26 June 2023, the SCCS (European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) published the 2nd revision of its Guidance on the safety assessment of na...
Monday, June 19, 2023
Salicylic Acid: final Opinion of the SCCS
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in the context of the safety assessment of substances with potential endocrine disr...
Monday, June 19, 2023
Benzyl Salicylate: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in the context of the safety assessment of substances with potential endocrine disr...
Monday, June 12, 2023
Methylparaben, Butylparaben : preliminary Opinions of the SCCS
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in the context of the safety assessment of substances with potential endocrine disr...
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