The Working Group on Methodology focuses on the possible methods that could be potentially used in order to improve the detection, toxicological evaluation and safety of cosmetic ingredients and products. Keeping up to date with their progress gives us an idea of the directions that alternative experimental methods are taking.
An ingredient used as a skin conditioner has applied for recognition and safety evaluation for its use as a preservative. The resulting opinion will affect both uses of the ingredient and restrict the presence of the ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
An ingredient has been reviewed to determine if it is safe for use in cosmetic products following it´s classification as a CMR substance.
The meetings of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients tell us what new developments we can expect in the vast realm of the use and safety of cosmetic ingredients. A perfect way to stay tuned on new ingredients been reviewed and updates on existing ones.
The SCCS has released its opinion on this new ingredient, with intended use as a UV-filter in cosmetic products.
A study from the German authorities has determined that the exposure to this ingredient could lead to exceeding the daily limit set for exposure. The SCCS has reviewed the safety of this ingredient.
The SCCS has issued an opinion on the safety of this ingredient at a specific concentration when used in oxidative hair dye products.
The SCCS has determined a concentration limit to the use of this colouring ingredient use in oxidative hair dyes.
This ingredient has been reviewed to try and give a conclusion on the safety of use in cosmetic products for this ingredient. This new opinion is currently open for comments.
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion regarding the use of this ingredient in cosmetic products. Even if it is open for comments for the time being, the conclusions don´t look overly optimistic.
The European Commission and Cosmetics Europe hand over more scientific information to the SCCS, so that it may give an evaluation on the safety of this ingredient on cosmetic products.
La Comisión Europea ha solicitado la opinión del SCCS sobre unos ingredientes empleados en lacas para uñas debido a dudas sobre su seguridad.