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Phytonadione epoxide: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

In June 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of phytonadione epoxide. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published its preliminary opinion.

Heliotropin: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

Following the opinion of the RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) in favour of the CLH classification of Heliotropine (a fragrance ingredient), notably under Repr. 1B, the European Commission mandated the SCCS to assess its safety in cosmetic products. The Scientific Committee has just published its final Opinion.

Acetophenone: final 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 final Opinion.

Cuminaldehyde, p-Cymene: Requests for Opinions to the SCCSSubscribers only

On 29 July 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved, by written procedure, two mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of Cuminaldehyde, on the one hand, and p-Cymene, on the other. These two fragrance ingredients are threatened with CLH classification as substances toxic to reproduction and, consequently, with a possible ban as CMRs.

Phytonadione Epoxide: Request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only

On 25 June 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved, at its plenary meeting, the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Phytonadione Epoxide (Vitamin K1 oxide). The Scientific Committee has 12 months to issue its opinion.
Monday, February 13, 2023
Water-soluble zinc salts: new request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
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, February 6, 2023
Aluminium: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in May 2021 to extend the safety assessment of aluminium compounds to other product...
Monday, February 6, 2023
α- and β-arbutin: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in June 2021 due to their potential to release Hydroquinone, a substance prohibited...
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hydroxyapatite (nano): new preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following an initial negative opinion from the SCCS, and the submission of new data by industry to defend its use in oral products, Hydroxyapatite (na...
Monday, January 2, 2023
Methyl Salicylate: new request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following its harmonised classification as a category 2 reprotoxicant, Methyl salicylate was subject to a safety assessment and opinion of the SCCS pu...
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Salicylic Acid: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
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 14, 2022
Triclosan and Triclocarban: final version of the Scientific Advice of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the publication of a first list of 14 substances suspected of acting as endocrine disruptors to be assessed as a priority, and the subsequen...
Monday, November 7, 2022
Sodium Bromothymol Blue: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2022, the Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinion ...
Monday, October 31, 2022
Vitamin A: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2021 in the context of the availability of new data on global exposure to ...
Monday, October 31, 2022
The SCCS is looking for new expertsSubscribers only
The European Commission has just launched a call for applications for experts in risk assessment in relation to consumer safety. The aim is to anticip...
Monday, October 17, 2022
Genistein, Daidzein: a corrigendum to the SCCS final OpinionSubscribers only
On 16 September 2022, the SCCS adopted its final Opinion on Genistein and Daidzein, in the context of the safety assessment of substances with potenti...
Monday, October 10, 2022
Hydroxypropyl p-Phenylenediamine: new request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
The hair dye ingredient Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its its dihydrochloride salt will undergo a new safety assessment by the SCCS. The reques...
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