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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.
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...
Friday, November 15, 2013
SCCS: Opinion on Thioglycolic acidSubscribers only
The request for an opinion was filed in early summer 2013. The purpose of the request was to assess the use of thioglycolic acid and its salts on the ...
Monday, October 7, 2013
SCCS: Henna OK, 2-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine refused
The European Committee of experts, the SCCS, has just released two new Opinions about cosmetic hair dyes. It considers Henna as safe for use (and that...
Monday, October 7, 2013
Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl: an extension for use in viewSubscribers only
Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl had been added to the list of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products in 2010. However, it had been banned for use in li...
Friday, October 4, 2013
Cosmetic short news: Opinion SCCS MBBTSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief: The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol - “Belle et Bien” runs to fight...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
SCCS: Opinion on Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenolSubscribers only
It has been adopted by written procedure on 18 March 2013, and is open for comments until April 26, 2013. The SCCS has just released its Opinion on Me...
Monday, September 30, 2013
Nano silica: request for the SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
This is the latest, and the least important, that was still lacking. After the nano Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Carbon black … silica as nanoparticl...
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