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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, July 2, 2019
Hydroxypropyl p-Phenylenediamine (A165): Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its Opinion on the safety of two hair dye ingredients, Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165...
Monday, July 1, 2019
1,2,4-THB, Salicylic Acid, Acetylated Vetiver Oil: new final Opinions of SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of the hair dye ingredient 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene (1,2,4-THB), which includes some modifi...
Monday, July 1, 2019
SCCS: Requests for Opinions on 3 nanos and DHASubscribers only
The safety of three cosmetic ingredients in nano form (Hydroyapatite, Copper, Colloidal Copper) and of Dyhydroxyacetone (DHA) as a hair colourant will...
Monday, May 20, 2019
Zinc Pyrithione : request for the Opinion of SCCSSubscribers only
The safety of the cosmetic ingredient, preservative and anti-dandruff agent, Zinc Pyrithione, will be re-assessed by the SCCS. The request was publish...
Monday, May 20, 2019
AAT (Allergy Alert Test): Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published it Opinion on the AAT (Allergy Alert Test), the standardised method proposed by Cosmetics eUROPE for allergy tests that co...
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Butylphenyl Methylpropional: Final Opinion finale of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of the fragrance ingredient Butylphenyl Methylpropional. It has been adopted by written pr...
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
2-Methoxy-Methyl-p-Phenylenediamine (A160): Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of the hair dye cosmetic ingredient 2-Methoxy-Methyl-p-Phenylenediamine (A160) for a use o...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Acetylated Vetiver Oil: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of Acetylated vetiver oil as a cosmetic fragrance ingredient. It has been adopted during i...
Monday, March 11, 2019
Final opinion of the SCCS: the HEPB validated as a new preservativeSubscribers only
On March 5, 2019, the SCCS adopted its Final Opinion on HEPB eye irritation. Technically, the document was adopted during the CSSC plenary meeting on ...
Monday, March 11, 2019
Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87): Opinion of SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its second Opinion on the safety of the UV-filter Methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87). It h...
Monday, January 7, 2019
AAT (Allergy Alert Test): Request for an Opinion to SCCSSubscribers only
To date, there is no standardised method for allergy tests that consumers are recommended to carry out before using a hair dye. Cosmetics Europe has d...
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Salicylic Acid: the SCCS final OpinionSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of Salicylic Acid. It has been adopted by written procedure on 21 December 2018, and inclu...
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