The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published the final opinion on the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite. The preliminary opinion from the SCCS was released on April 4. This opinion takes into account the classification as Toxic for Reproduction Cat.2....
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published the final opinion on the safety of Methylparaben. The preliminary opinion from the SCCS was released on June 8. In this opinion, the use of Methylparaben as a preservative in cosmetic products is...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published a preliminary opinion open for comments on Benzophenone-4. On April 17, 2023, a request for an opinion was sent to the SCCS for the assessment of Benzophenone-4. The SCCS was asked to provide an opinion...
Based on the available information, the SCCS concludes in the opinion SCCS/1662/23 that aluminum compounds are safe when used: In non-sprayable product categories at the maximum levels indicated in Table 1 (included in the attached opinion at the final link). In...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments regarding Titanium Dioxide. On June 22, 2022, the SCCS received a request for an opinion for the evaluation of Titanium Dioxide. This request is based on the Commission asking the SCCS to reevaluate the...
On November 21 and 22, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: On the one hand, the adoption of the mandate on Silver was addressed. Likewise, the file on Salicylates was discussed. On the other...
SCCS scientific opinion on silver as a cosmetic ingredient is sought. On November 21, 2023, the European Commission requested the scientific opinion on Silver. Silver (CAS: 7440-22-4, EC No.: 231-131-3) is an ingredient mainly used as a colorant (CI 77820) in...
SCCS scientific opinion is requested on a new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano). Specifically, the Commission mandates the new Titanium Dioxide (nano) coating, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate (CAS No. 30364-51-3, EC No. 250-151-3), as a UV filter in cosmetic products....
SCCS scientific opinion is sought on Hydroxyapatite (nano) as a cosmetic ingredient. On November 20, 2023, the European Commission requested the scientific opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano). In previous assessments, the SCCS could not conclude on the safety of...
The FDA has published Guidance for Industry. This guide includes the compliance policy for the registration of cosmetic product facilities and the listing of cosmetic products. And, it aims to help: Owners or operators of cosmetic product facilities, who are subject...
The Classification and Labeling Intentions Register (CLH) lists the intentions and proposals received by ECHA for a new or revised harmonized classification and labeling of a substance. On this occasion, a proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CHL) of...
On November 10, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: It has been published: Fact sheet on nanomaterials. Final opinion on Fullerenes. And, the following points have been discussed: Hydroxyapatite...