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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.
Monday, June 12, 2023
Aluminium: new request for an Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
This is a new episode in the long history of the safety assessment of aluminium in cosmetics. Following a new submission of exposure data by the “Alum...
Monday, June 12, 2023
Acetylated Vetiver Oil in sprayable products: request for an Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
In its previous Opinion on Acetylated vetiver oil, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) indicated that, due to a lack of data, inhalatio...
Monday, May 22, 2023
Children's exposure to Methyl Salicylate: the SCCS Scientific AdviceSubscribers only
In November 2021, the SCCS had concluded that Methyl Salicylate, recently classified as a category 2 reprotoxicant under the CLP Regulation, was safe ...
Monday, May 22, 2023
The SCCS publishes the 12th revision of its NoGSubscribers only
The SCCS has just adopted (on 15 May 2023 by written procedure) the 12th revision of its Notes of Guidance (NoG) for the testing of cosmetic ingredien...
Monday, May 15, 2023
HC Blue 18: the SCCS' Scientific AdviceSubscribers only
Following the submission of new data by industry on the purity of the substance, the European Commission has requested a Scientific Opinion from the S...
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Fullerenes: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
In the framework of the assessment of nanomaterials notified under Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, the European Commission had manda...
Monday, April 24, 2023
Benzophenone-4, Benzophenone-1, Triphenyl Phosphate: requests for Opinions to 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...
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Silver Zinc Zeolite: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the submission of a safety dossier by industry, the SCCS has assessed the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite, a preservative transferred to Annex...
Monday, March 27, 2023
Hydroxyapatite (nano): final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following an initial negative opinion from the SCCS, and the submission of new data by industry to defend its use in oral products, Hydroxyapatite (na...
Monday, March 27, 2023
Sodium Bromothymol Blue (C186): final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2022, the Scientific Committee has published its final Opinion on the safe...
Monday, February 20, 2023
Hexyl Salicylate: request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the recommendation of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to classify Hexyl Dalicylate as “Toxic for...
Monday, February 20, 2023
HC Blue 18: new request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the submission of new data by industry on the purity of the substance, the European Commission has requested the SCCS to re-evaluate the saf...
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