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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.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Benzophenone-3: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February 2020, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endoc...
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Addendum to the SCCS Opinion on Aluminium (preliminary version)Subscribers only
After the SCCS (Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety) published its final Opinion on the safety of aluminium used in cosmetic products, an error w...
Monday, November 16, 2020
Propylparaben, Homosalate: Preliminary Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February 2020, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endoc...
Monday, November 16, 2020
Hydroxyapatite, Copper and Colloidal Copper (nanos): Preliminary Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in June 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as nanom...
Monday, November 9, 2020
HAA299 [nano]: New request for SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
The nano UV filter HAA299 (Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl) Piperazine) will be subject to a new safety assessment by the SCCS. The request has been m...
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Resorcinol: Preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endocrine ...
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Scientific advice of the SCCS on Methyl-N-methylanthranilateSubscribers only
Following the European Commission’s request to shed light on its previous 2011 Opinion on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, a fragrance component with phot...
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
CSSC : Request for an addendum to the Opinion on AluminiumSubscribers only
In March 2020, the CSSC (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) published its final Opinion on the safety of aluminium used in cosmetic products. Fo...
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
SCCS: Preliminary Opinion on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmeticsSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS last February, the Committee has just published its Scientific Advice on the safety...
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) in inhalable cosmetics: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide in cosmetic products that lead to exposure by inhalation. It was adopt...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Methyl Salicylate: Request for the SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
Following its probable forthcoming classification as CMR2, which would prohibit a priori its use in cosmetic products, Methyl Salicylate will be subje...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Methyl-N-methylanthranilate: Request for the SCCS scientific adviceSubscribers only
The 2011 SCCS Opinion on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, a fragrance component with photosensitizing potential, has just been the subject of a request fo...
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