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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, June 30, 2014
SCCS: 4 requests for scientific OpinionsSubscribers only
Three new hair dyes (HC Yellow n°17, 1-Hexyl-1H-pyrazole-4,5-diamine hemisulfate, Basic Blue 124) and a nanomaterial (Hydroxyapatite)… The SCCS has ju...
Monday, May 12, 2014
TiO2 and ZnO (nanos): revision of the SCCS' opinionsSubscribers only
The SCCS’ Opinions on nano-Titanium dioxide and nano-Zinc oxide, adopted by written procedure in July 2013, have been amended on 22 April 2014. After ...
Thursday, April 24, 2014
SCCS: 7 requests for scientific OpinionsSubscribers only
Phenoxyethanol, o-Phenylphenol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Formaldehyde, Eyelashes dyes, Acid Orange 7… The SCCS has just received...
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
SCCS 5th plenary meeting: 8 Opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
SCCS had adopted 8 Opinions during its plenary meeting on 27 March 2014. On the agenda: TPO, hair dyes, aluminium, callosity remover, peanut oil and a...
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Aluminium: the SCCS will not take a standSubscribers only
It took several alarming scientific reports and just as many heated debates for this topic to receive attention at the European level. At this stage, ...
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Silica (nano): Call for informationSubscribers only
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has received a request for a scientific Opinion on the safety of silica (nano) used in cosmetic pro...
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Nanomaterials dossiers: Memorandum from the SCCSSubscribers only
It was adopted by the SCCS during its plenary session last December 12, 2013. With this Memorandum, experts are sending a key message to the industry:...
Friday, December 20, 2013
SCCS has rejected bismuth citrateSubscribers only
“Your file should be reviewed”, this is what the SCCS roughly said to the applicant for the use of bismuth citrate in hair dyes. It is not sufficient ...
Friday, December 20, 2013
SCCS: borates to be treated the same way as boric acidSubscribers only
An expected change on the regulations of bore compounds in cosmetics, following the Opinion of the SCCS adopted last December 12. Boric acid, borates,...
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Methylisothiazolinone soon to be banned from leave-on cosmeticsSubscribers only
The noose was gradually tightening around this preservative, known for provoking more and more allergic reactions. The case had been submitted to the ...
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Carbon black nano, Disperse Red 17: 2 positive Opinions by the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS adopted both these Opinions during its plenary session on December 12 2013. One focuses on cosmetic colorant Carbon Black in its nano form, t...
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
SCCS: 6 requests for scientific OpinionsSubscribers only
CMRs, anti-callosity agent, hair dyes, fragrance ingredients: 6 requests for the SCCS Opinion are dated 13 Decembre 2013 and concern the whole group o...
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