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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.
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...
Monday, April 16, 2012
Soytrimonium Chloride: an opinion by the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS was asked whether Soytrimonium Chloride may be used in hair dyes products for other purposes than preservation. Its opinion has just been rel...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Nitrosamines and secondary amines: an opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the public consultation, opened until February 10, it has been adopted during the plenary session held on March 27. The SCCS opinion on nitr...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
SCCS : 7 new opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
They have been adopted during the plenary meeting, on March 22, 2012, and are open for comments until May 7. The SCCS has just released seven new opin...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
SCCS: an opinion to come about AcetaldehydeSubscribers only
Though classified as CMR 2 (as a carcinogenic substance), acetaldehyde is subject to no restriction in cosmetics. The SCCS is requested to give its op...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Hair dyes substances and hydrogen peroxide used to dye eyelashes: call for information prior to the SCCS opinionSubscribers only
The SCCS has been asked to give a scientific opinion on hair dyes substances and hydrogen peroxide used in products to colour eyelashes. Interested pa...
Friday, January 27, 2012
SCCS : Hearing on Fragrance AllergensSubscribers only
On 5 March 2012, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) advising the European Commission, will be organizing a scientific hearing on the...
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