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Hydroxycitronellal, Glyoxylic Acid: Requests for Opinions to the SCCSSubscribers only

On April 30, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approuved, by written procedure, two mandates from the European Commission: one concerns the safety assessment of Hydroxycitronellal, and the other that of Glyoxylic Acid.

Acetophenone: preliminary 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 preliminary Opinion.

Micron-sized Silver : final version of the SCCS' Scientific AdviceSubscribers 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 the final version of its Scientific Advice.

Cannabidiol: final version of the SCCS' Scientific AdviceSubscribers only

In January 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Cannabidiol. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published its final Scientific Advice.

BHA: final version of the SCCS Scientific AdviceSubscribers only

As part of the assessment of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS to evaluate the safety of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA). The Scientific Committee has just published the final version of its Scientific Advice.
Monday, October 27, 2014
In short - The SCCS revises the Addendum to its NoGsSubscribers only
On April 9, 2014 the SCCS had adopted, by written procedure, an Addendum to the Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and their Sa...
Friday, October 24, 2014
Hydrolyzed wheat proteins: the SCCS revises its OpinionSubscribers only
On June 18, 2014 the SCCS had adopted an Opinion on the safety of hydrolyzed wheat proteins, assessed in terms of skin sensitization. The experts conc...
Friday, October 17, 2014
Peanut oil: the SCCS revises its OpinionSubscribers only
On March 27, 2014 the SCCS had adopted an Opinion on the safety of peanut oil, assessed in terms of skin sensitization. The experts concluded: 'peanut...
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Sprayable: the SCCS' clarificationSubscribers only
A request for clarification had been made to the SCCS to clarify the term ‘sprayable’, which was used in three Opinions on nano ingredient safety (Car...
Monday, October 13, 2014
SCCS 7th plenary meeting: 3 Opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
The SCCS held its 7th plenary meeting on 23 September 2014. Already published: a new Opinion (Basic Blue 99 – hair dye), and two revised Opinions (Aci...
Monday, October 6, 2014
SCCS: four requests for OpinionSubscribers only
Three requests are for hair dyes: HC Blue 18, Basic Blue 99, and HC Red No 17. The SCCS also received a request for an addendum to its Opinion on the ...
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Sprayable application: request for clarification to SCCSSubscribers only
In its latest Opinions on the safety of three nano-ingredients (Carbon black, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide), the SCCS did not recommend their use in "...
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Vitamin K1 Oxide: request for SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
Vitamin K1 oxide is intended to replace the use of vitamin K1, which has recently been banned for use in cosmetic products because of its allergenic p...
Thursday, July 17, 2014
The SCCS revises its Opinion on Zinc pyrithioneSubscribers only
The Opinion on Zinc pyrithione was dated 18 June 2013. One year ago, the experts considered that the substance, when used in a concentration up to 2.0...
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
6th plenary meeting: the SCCS revises and confirms 3 OpinionsSubscribers only
During its 6th plenary meeting on 18 June 2014, the SCCS revised its Opinions on three cosmetic ingredients, after the commenting period of six weeks....
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Aluminum: the SCCS revises... and confirms its Opinion
On 27 March 2014, the SCCS published its Opinion on aluminium in cosmetic products… and did not take a stand. After the commenting period of six weeks...
Monday, July 7, 2014
SCCS 6th plenary meeting: 4 Opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
The SCCS had adopted 4 Opinions during its plenary meeting on 18 June 2014. On the agenda: Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Acid orange 7, HAA299 (a new UV-...
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