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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, October 4, 2021
Prostaglandin analogues: the SCCS preliminary 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, August 23, 2021
HAA299 (nano): preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in October 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinio...
Monday, August 23, 2021
Acid Yellow 3 (CI 47005): Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its final Opinion on the...
Monday, July 19, 2021
Methyl Salicylate: Preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in September 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its Preliminary Opin...
Monday, July 5, 2021
Homosalate: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endocrine disruptors, ...
Monday, July 5, 2021
Triclosan / Triclocarban: Request for a scientific advice to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the publication of a first list of 14 suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, t...
Monday, July 5, 2021
Nanos Gold and Platinum: final Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in November 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as n...
Monday, July 5, 2021
Fullerenes, α- and β-arbutin: Requests for Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
The European Commission has just asked the SCCS to decide on the safety of two types of cosmetic ingredients: Fullerenes and Hydroxylated Fullerenes o...
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Threshold for the warning "Contains formaldehyde": Scientific advice of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the request of the European Commission, the SCCS has re-evaluated at what concentration in the finished product the statement “Contains form...
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Acid Yellow 3 (CI 47005): Preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinion ...
Monday, May 17, 2021
Aluminium: new request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the SCCS Opinion (and its addendum) on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products (including deodorants and antiperspirants, toothpastes a...
Monday, April 26, 2021
Gold, Platinum: Preliminary Opinions of the SCCS on 7 nano-ingredientsSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in November 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as n...
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