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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.
Monday, May 12, 2025
Children's exposure to Butylparaben and Salicylic Acid: final Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
As part of its assessment of the safety of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the SCCS published its Final Opinions on Butylpar...
Monday, April 28, 2025
Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the publication of a list of suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, the Europe...
Monday, April 7, 2025
Basic Blue 99, Basic Brown 16: two requests for Scientific Advice to the SCCSSubscribers only
On March 27, 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of two hair ...
Monday, April 7, 2025
Benzophenone-1: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the publication of a list of suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, the Europe...
Monday, April 7, 2025
Hydroxyapatite in oral products: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the final opinion of the SCCS in March 2023, and the restrictions on the substance adopted by the European Commission, the cosmetics industr...
Monday, February 24, 2025
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate: preliminary version of the SCCS Scientific AdviceSubscribers only
Following concerns about potential contamination of the UV filter Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate by a phthalate, DnHexP, the European Comm...
Monday, February 3, 2025
Thiomersal, Phenylmercuric salts, Cannabidiol: requests for SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
On 22 January 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of three co...
Monday, February 3, 2025
HC Red No. 18: final version of the SCCS Scientific AdviceSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission in March 2024, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has assessed the safety of th...
Monday, January 27, 2025
Children's exposure to Methyl Salicylate: revision of the SCCS Scientific AdviceSubscribers only
Following new exposure data taken into account in the SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate, concerns have been raised about the safety of Methyl Salicylat...
Monday, January 20, 2025
Children's exposure to Butylparaben and Salicylic Acid: preliminary Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
As part of its assessment of the safety of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the SCCS published its Final Opinions on Butylpar...
Monday, December 16, 2024
HC Red No. 18: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission in March 2024, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has assessed the safety of th...
Monday, November 18, 2024
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
As part of the assessment of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS to evaluate the safe...
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