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Prostaglandin analogues: final Opinion of the SCCS

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 Advices

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 SCCS

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 SCCS

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 SCCS

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.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Acetylated Vetiver Oil in sprayable products: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the provision of additional data by industry after an initial Opinion of the SCCS, the European Commission mandated the Scientific Committee...

Monday, March 11, 2024

Hydroxypropyl p-Phenylenediamine (A165) : final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission, the SCCS has carried out a new safety assessment of the hair colouring ingredient Hydroxypropy...

Monday, March 11, 2024

Methylparaben: corrigendum to the final Opinion of the SCCS

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On 28 February 2024, the SCCS adopted, by written procedure, a corrigendum to its final Opinion on Methylparaben, dated 14 December 2023. It clarifies...

Monday, March 11, 2024

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: request for an Opinion to the SCCS

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As part of the assessment of substances likely to have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS for its Opinion on ...

Monday, March 11, 2024

o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-Phenylphenate: request for an Opinion to the SCCS

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Following the opinion of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) recommending a harmonised classification of Carc. 2 (cat...

Monday, January 8, 2024

Silver Zinc Zeolite: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the submission of a safety dossier by industry, the SCCS has assessed the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite, a preservative transferred to Annex...

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Safety of aluminium in cosmetics: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following a new submission of exposure data by the “Aluminium” Consortium led by Cosmetics Europe, the European Commission asked the SCCS (Scientific ...

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Methylparaben: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in the context of the safety assessment of substances with potential endocrine disr...

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Benzophenone-4: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endocrine disruptors, ...

Monday, December 11, 2023

SCCS' Scientific Advice on Titanium Dioxide : preliminary version

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Following the EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) opinion concluding that titanium dioxide was not considered safe as a food additive, the European Com...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Silver: request for an Opinion to the SCCS

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Following an opinion from the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommending that silver be classified as “Toxic...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Hydroxyapatite: new request for an Opinion to the SCCS (oral products)

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Following the final opinion of the SCCS in March 2023, and the restrictions on the substance notified by the European Commission, the cosmetics indust...