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Phytonadione epoxide: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

In June 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of phytonadione epoxide. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published its preliminary opinion.

Heliotropin: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

Following the opinion of the RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) in favour of the CLH classification of Heliotropine (a fragrance ingredient), notably under Repr. 1B, the European Commission mandated the SCCS to assess its safety in cosmetic products. The Scientific Committee has just published its final Opinion.

Acetophenone: final 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 final Opinion.

Cuminaldehyde, p-Cymene: Requests for Opinions to the SCCSSubscribers only

On 29 July 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved, by written procedure, two mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of Cuminaldehyde, on the one hand, and p-Cymene, on the other. These two fragrance ingredients are threatened with CLH classification as substances toxic to reproduction and, consequently, with a possible ban as CMRs.

Phytonadione Epoxide: Request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only

On 25 June 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved, at its plenary meeting, the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Phytonadione Epoxide (Vitamin K1 oxide). The Scientific Committee has 12 months to issue its opinion.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Endocrine disruptors: the SCCS adopted a MemorandumSubscribers only
The SCCS made public, on 12 January 2015, its position on endocrine disruptors, their definition, and their safety assessment. The experts adopted thi...
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
SCCS: 3 requests for OpinionSubscribers only
Methylisothiazolinone (following a submission by Cosmetics Europe for rinse-off products and leave-on hair products), Dichloromethane, and sunscreen M...
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
SCCS: 1 Opinion, 1 Addendum, 3 RevisionsSubscribers only
During its meeting on December 16, 2014, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on Basic Blue 124, published an addendum to its conclusions on Ethyl lauroyl...
Monday, December 29, 2014
SCCS: request for Opinion (Hair dyes)Subscribers only
This request is for the 2,5,6-Triamino-4-pyrimidinol sulfate, an hair colouring agent. It is submission III for this ingredient.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
In short - SCCS' call for expertsSubscribers only
To meet the increased demand for risk assessments related to consumer safety, the Directorate General for Health and Consumers has launched a call for...
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
SCCS: Opinion on formaldehyde in nail hardenersSubscribers only
The SCCS adopted by written procedure on 7 November 2014 its Opinion on the safety of the use of formaldehyde in nail hardeners. The text is open for ...
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 ...
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