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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, September 26, 2013
Methylisothiazolinone : request for an Opinion by SCCSSubscribers only
While a public consultation is open about the possible restriction for use of an MIT/MCIT blend, now the MIT alone is concerned by the request for its...
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Fragrances, Hair dyes: 5 requests for Opinions by the SCCSSubscribers only
For fragrance ingredients, this concerns the Butylphenyl methylpropional, for which IFRA recommends specific concentrations, depending on the type of ...
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Aluminum to be evaluated by EuropeSubscribers only
The scientific debate over the risks linked to using aluminum in cosmetic products is to come to a new phase. Following the evaluation by the French A...
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Cosmetic short news: Nano deadline postponedSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief: Deadline extended for comments of the SCCS Opinions on nanos - Revlon acquires The Colomer Group - New Board of Direct...
Monday, July 29, 2013
TiO2, ZnO, MBBT: three nanos evaluated by the SCCSSubscribers only
Three Opinions by the SCCS have been released on 26 July 2013, dealing with cosmetic nano-ingredients. The Opinion on titanium dioxide has been adopte...
Monday, July 22, 2013
SCCS: the cosmetic industry shall provide better dossiers!Subscribers only
Is this an excuse for the delays in giving many long-awaited for opinions, especially when the new Cosmetics Regulation is fully implemented? The SCCS...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
SCCS: Revision of the Opinions Climbazole and DEGEESubscribers only
Two Opinions by the SCCS, adopted during the 26 February 2013 Plenary Meeting, have been updated during the 18 June 2013's. Taking into account the co...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
SCCS: Opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
They have been adopted during the SCCS plenary meeting, on 18 June, 2013, and are open for comments until August 16, 2013. The SCCS has just released ...
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Nanos: 3 requests for Opinions by the SCCSSubscribers only
It is an understatement to say that the SCCS’ opinions are waited for, so that several nano-ingredients could be listed in the Annexes of the Regulati...
Monday, July 1, 2013
Three requests for SCCS opinionsSubscribers only
Topics: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl preservative, Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine UV filter, as well as thioglycolic acid and its salts. The purpose is,...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Parabens: the European experts confirm their opinionSubscribers only
Since October 2012, the opinion was hoped for March 2013. In fact, the SCCS needed some time more before releasing its complementary opinion on Butyl-...
Friday, April 12, 2013
SCCS: Soon-to-be-released opinions on two new preservativesSubscribers only
One is a new concept, included in the packaging to be released in the cosmetic products it contains. The second one is an antibacterial substance, for...
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