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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.
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-...
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...
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