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Hydroxycitronellal, Glyoxylic Acid: Requests for Opinions to the SCCSSubscribers only

On April 30, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approuved, by written procedure, two mandates from the European Commission: one concerns the safety assessment of Hydroxycitronellal, and the other that of Glyoxylic Acid.

Acetophenone: preliminary 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 preliminary Opinion.

Micron-sized Silver : final version of the SCCS' Scientific AdviceSubscribers 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 the final version of its Scientific Advice.

Cannabidiol: final version of the SCCS' Scientific AdviceSubscribers only

In January 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Cannabidiol. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published its final Scientific Advice.

BHA: final version of the SCCS Scientific AdviceSubscribers only

As part of the assessment of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS to evaluate the safety of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA). The Scientific Committee has just published the final version of its Scientific Advice.
Monday, April 4, 2022
Triclosan and Triclocarban: 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, April 4, 2022
α- and β-arbutin: Preliminary 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...
Monday, March 21, 2022
Kojic Acid: the SCCS final OpinionSubscribers 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, March 21, 2022
Hydroxyapatite: new request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
After a first negative Opinion of the SCCS, and the cosmetic industry having provided additional information in support of its safe use in oral care p...
Monday, March 21, 2022
Sodium Bromothymol Blue: request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
The European Commission has asked the SCCS to assess the safety of Sodium Bromothymol Blue (a hair dye ingredient). The Scientific Committee accepted ...
Monday, February 21, 2022
Citral: Request for an Opinion to SCCSSubscribers only
The European Commission has just asked the SCCS to assess the safety of Citral (fragrance ingredient) with regard to its sensitising potential. The Sc...
Monday, February 14, 2022
Methylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate, Salicylic Acid: requests for SCCS OpinionsSubscribers only
Following the publication of a list of suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, the Europe...
Monday, February 14, 2022
Prostaglandin analogues: the SCCS final OpinionSubscribers only
Following the alert from the German BfR and the subsequent call for data, the European Commission mandated the SCCS to assess the safety of prostaglan...
Monday, January 17, 2022
Genistein, Daidzein: 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, January 3, 2022
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor : the SCCS preliminary OpinionSubscribers 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, December 20, 2021
SCCS: Preliminary Opinion on the revision of the Opinion on Vitamin ASubscribers 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, December 13, 2021
SCCS: Scientific advice on the safety of HomosalateSubscribers 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...
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