The Risk Committee (RAC) has adopted and published opinions on 4 chemical substances that can be applied in cosmetics. The RAC has published: The opinion on Hexyl salicylate with CAS number 6259-76-3 and with fragrance and perfuming function. The opinion on Propyl...
On March 15 and 16, the 1st Plenary Meeting of the SCCS for the 2022-2026 period took place. The points discussed are the following: New mandates The mandates adopted and published can be consulted at: SCCS - Mandates | Public Health (europa.eu) Scientific advice on...
The SCCS has released its preliminary opinion on the cosmetic ingredients alpha and beta arbutin. On June 29, 2021 a request for scientific opinion was made to the SCCS on alpha and beta arbutin. Currently, these ingredients are antioxidants, whitening and skin...
The SCCS has published the conclusions of the scientific advice in reference to the opinion on the safety of Triclocarban and Triclosan. This SCCS scientific advice is based on a request by the Commission on the safety of Triclocarban and Triclosan as substances with...
The Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) update for the years 2022-2024 lists 27 substances suspected of posing a risk to human health or the environment. The plan contains two newly exposed substances and 25 substances already included in the previous CoRAP...
The Commission committed in the European Green Deal to present a chemical strategy for sustainability and move towards a 'one substance, one assessment' process. The Chemicals for Sustainability Assessment Strategy identified a number of actions to meet the commitment...
An intention for a harmonized classification and labelling (CLH) for ozone has been submitted. Germany has submitted an intent for ozone classification with CAS: 10028-15-6 and EC: 233-069-2. It is proposed due to: May cause or aggravate a fire; oxidising, H270 Death...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on the cosmetic ingredient Hydroxyapatite (nano) on safety when used in oral cosmetic products is sought. Hydroxyapatite (nano) (CAS No. 1306-06-17, EC No. 215-145-7) is classified as an abrasive, bulking, oral care, and skin...
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Kojic Acid. On November 5, 2021, the preliminary version of the SCCS opinion on the ingredient Kojic Acid was published. Currently, this ingredient is used in cosmetic products as an antioxidant. It...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS of the cosmetic ingredient Sodium Bromothymol Blue (C186) on its safety in colorants is requested. The cosmetic Sodium Bromothymol Blue (C186) (CAS No. 34722-90-2, EC No. 252-169-7) with the chemical name 'Sodium α-...
A draft of the implementation of the act on the Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the use of certain UV filters in cosmetic products has been published. Previously, from February 04 to...
On March 4, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on methodologies took place. The following topics were discussed at this meeting: SSCS Review of Notes of Guidance New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to address local inhalation effects in case of complex natural...