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Prostaglandin analogues: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

In its assessment in early 2022, the SCCS was unable to reach a conclusion on the safety of prostaglandin analogues substances. The industry has since provided new data, and the Scientific Committee has re-evaluated these substances and has just published the final version of its new Opinion.

Basic Blue 99, Basic Brown 16: final versions of the SCCS Scientific AdvicesSubscribers only

In March, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of two hair dye ingredients, Basic blue 99 (C059) and Basic Brown 16 (C009). It just published the final versions of its Scientific Advices.

Thiomersal, Phenylmercuric salts: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

In January 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Thiomersal and Phenylmercury salts as preservatives. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published the final Opinion of its Scientific Advice.

Aggregate exposure to salicylic acid: Request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only

On January 12, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved, by written procedure, the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of aggregate exposure to salicylic acid and its esters. The Scientific Committee has 12 months to deliver its opinion.

Micron-sized Silver : preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers 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 its preliminary Opinion. It is open for comments until February 23, 2026.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Hair dyes: 5 requests for SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
Basic Brown 16, 4-Amino-2-nitrodiphenylamine-2’-carboxylic acid, Acid Black 1, 5-amino-6-chloro-o-cresol, and the new 2-Methoxy-methyl-p-phenylenediam...
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Climbazole: a request for the SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
Is Climbazole safe for use? Is the possible induction of antimicrobial cross-resistance to other antimicrobials, especially those used in medicinal pr...
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
SCCS : 8 new Opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
They have been adopted during the plenary meeting, on September 18, 2012, and are open for comments until october 22. The SCCS has just released eight...
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Nano-zinc: a (very) careful Opinion, by the SCCSSubscribers only
The question was that simple, “Does the SCCS zinc oxide in its nano-form safe for use as a UV filter?” The answer by the european experts takes 112 pa...
Friday, August 3, 2012
Indigofera tinctoria, HC Blue 17: two requests for SCCS opinionsSubscribers only
Two hair dyes are the topic of request for opinion by the SCCS. Indigofera tinctoria needs to be reviewed. For HC Blue 17, it is the first evaluation ...
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Cosmetics: soon, far more Subscribers only
The European Commission has just released the Opinion of its Experts Committee on the fragrance allergens in cosmetics. This document dramatically len...
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Allergens: more substances, more limitationsSubscribers only
It was due at the end of 2011. The public consultation once finished, the SCCS Opinion on allergens, approved during the 26 and 27 June plenary meetin...
Saturday, July 14, 2012
SCCS: 1 new opinion open to commentsSubscribers only
The opinions of the SCCS, released during the 15th Plenary session, held on June 26 and 27, are numerous. In the today list, a new opinion on hair dye...
Thursday, July 12, 2012
SCCS: 3 new opinions open to commentsSubscribers only
The opinions of the SCCS, released during the 15th Plenary session, held on June 26 and 27, are numerous. In the today list:  N-nitrosodiethanolamine,...
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Methylene Glycol: Not safe in straightening productsSubscribers only
A request for an opinion had been sent to the SCCS, about the safety for use of Methylene glycol, especially if used for hair straightening, when it c...
Sunday, July 8, 2012
SCCS : 4 new Opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
They have been adopted during the 15th plenary meeting, on 26 and 27 June, 2012, and are open for comments until August 17. The SCCS has just released...
Monday, May 21, 2012
Methylene Glycol: a request for the SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
Is Methylene Glycol safe for use? Is the quantity of formaldehyde it can release when in hair straightening products compliant to the regulatory accep...
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