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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, November 10, 2025
Silver: new request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to evalu...
Monday, November 10, 2025
Acetophenone: request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to evalu...
Friday, October 31, 2025
Synthetic amorphous silica: request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s mandate to asses...
Friday, September 19, 2025
Titanium Dioxide (nano and non-nano): request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
On 14 September 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of nano and n...
Monday, July 7, 2025
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate: final version of the SCCS Scientific AdviceSubscribers only
Following concerns about potential contamination of the UV filter Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate by a phthalate, DnHexP, the European Comm...
Monday, July 7, 2025
Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers 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, July 7, 2025
Hydroxyapatite in oral products: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the final opinion of the SCCS in March 2023, and the restrictions on the substance adopted by the European Commission, the cosmetics industr...
Monday, July 7, 2025
Heliotropine: request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the opinion of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) in favor of the CLH classification of Heliotropin (a fra...
Monday, July 7, 2025
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
As part of the assessment of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS to evaluate the safe...
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Tea Tree oil : preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
In view of its forthcoming CLH classification as a reprotoxic substance (and therefore CMR), the industry has submitted a dossier in defense of the sa...
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Prostaglandin analogues: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
In its assessment at the beginning of 2022, the SCCS was unable to reach a conclusion on the safety of prostaglandin analogues substances. Since the i...
Monday, May 12, 2025
Children's exposure to Methyl Salicylate: final version of the SCCS Scientific AdviceSubscribers only
Following new exposure data taken into account in the SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate, concerns have been raised about the safety of Methyl Salicylat...
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