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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, October 3, 2022
Genistein, Daidzein: final 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...
Friday, July 8, 2022
Kojic acid: the SCCS revises its 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, June 27, 2022
Request to the SCCS to re-evaluate the safety of Titanium DioxideSubscribers only
Following the EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) opinion concluding that titanium dioxide was not considered safe as a food additive, the European Com...
Monday, June 27, 2022
Silver Zinc Zeolite: request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the submission of a safety dossier by industry, the European Commission has now asked the SCCS to assess the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite, ...
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Aluminium: the new (preliminary) 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, May 16, 2022
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor : 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, 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...
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