The ingredient Butylparaben is currently regulated as a preservative (Annex V, entry 12a) up to 0.14 % (as acid) in cosmetic products. Following a mandate from the European Commission, the SCCS has now published its final Opinion (SCCS/1674/25), concluding that...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has issued its preliminary opinion on Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5), two substances used in cosmetic products primarily as UV filters and light stabilizers. This evaluation, adopted during the SCCS...
On 27 March 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) held its 10th plenary meeting, during which various preliminary and final opinions related to cosmetic ingredients were adopted, some with a special focus on children's exposure. On March 27, 2025,...
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the use of Benzophenone-1 as a UV light stabilizer in cosmetic products. Following the adoption of the preliminary opinion in October 2024 and an open public comment period, the assessment has been completed, confirming the...
El 27 de marzo de 2025, el SCCS recibió un Mandato de la Comisión Europea para evaluar la seguridad del Basic Brown 16 (C009) en productos cosméticos de coloración capilar.
On March 27, 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) received a Mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Basic Blue 99 (C059) in cosmetic hair coloring products. Basic Blue 99 (CAS: 68123-13-7 / EC: 268-544-3) is used in...
On March 27, 2025, the SCCS held its 10th Plenary Meeting, during which various preliminary and final opinions related to cosmetic ingredients were adopted, some with a special focus on children's exposure. Preliminary opinions adopted: Benzophenone 2 and Benzophenone...
The update of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2025-2027 lists a total of 28 substances suspected of posing a risk to human health or the environment. These substances will be evaluated by the competent authorities of 8 Member States under the...
In February 2025, the Canadian government implemented changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist to enhance the safety of cosmetic products. The modifications include the addition of new restricted and prohibited ingredients, as well as adjustments to the permitted...
Helsinki, 5 March 2025: ECHA Reforms Its Board of Appeal to Optimize Its Functioning. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has decided to reform the operational model of its Board of Appeal (BoA) following the approval of a new approach by its Management Board on...
On February 19-20, 2025, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met in Luxembourg. Topics discussed: Preliminary opinions open for comments: Salicylic acid – Child exposure (open until March 10) Butylparaben – Child exposure (open until March 10) Diethylamino...
On February 11, 2025, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met to discuss the following points: Information from the Commission and SCCS members: TiO₂ (nano) – A draft mandate was received from DG GROW, and an exchange of information on the topic took place....