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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.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Safety of aluminium in cosmetics: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
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 SCCSSubscribers only
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 SCCSSubscribers only
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 versionSubscribers only
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 SCCSSubscribers only
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)Subscribers only
Following the final opinion of the SCCS in March 2023, and the restrictions on the substance notified by the European Commission, the cosmetics indust...
Monday, November 27, 2023
New coating for TiO2 (nano) : Request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
A new coating for titanium dioxide in its nano form, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, is to undergo a safety assessment by the SCCS. The request was made...
Monday, November 13, 2023
Butylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate: final Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in the context of the safety assessment of substances with potential endocrine disr...
Monday, November 13, 2023
Water-soluble zinc salts in oral products: the final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the submission of new data by Cosmetics Europe, the European Commission has requested the SCCS to re-evaluate the safety of water-soluble zi...
Monday, November 13, 2023
Hydroxypropyl p-Phenylenediamine (A165) : preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission, the SCCS has carried out a new safety assessment of the hair colouring ingredient Hydroxypropy...
Monday, November 13, 2023
Fullerenes: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
In the framework of the assessment of nanomaterials notified under Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, the SCCS assessed the safety of F...
Monday, November 13, 2023
Hexyl Salicylate: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the recommendation of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to classify Hexyl Salicylate as “Toxic for...
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