The SCCS has approved the European Commission's Mandate to assess the safety of Cuminaldehyde, a fragrance ingredient used as a perfuming and skin conditioning agent. Cuminaldehyde (CAS No. 122-03-2, EC No. 204-527-4) is not currently regulated under Regulation (EC)...
The SCCS has approved the European Commission's Mandate to assess the safety of p-Cymene, a fragrance ingredient used as a perfuming agent and skin conditioning agent. The ingredient p-Cymene (CAS No. 99-87-6, EC No. 202-796-7) is not currently regulated under...
On 25 June 2026, the SCCS held its 14th Plenary Meeting, during which several documents concerning cosmetic ingredients were discussed and adopted. The following topics were addressed: New requests, mandates and general information from DG GROW: One new mandate was...
The SCCS has approved the European Commission's Mandate to assess the safety of Phytonadione Epoxide (Vitamin K1 oxide), an ingredient primarily used as a skin-conditioning agent. In addition, it has been reported to help reduce the appearance of dark circles and...
The SCCS has approved the European Commission's Mandate to assess the safety of Cyclamen Aldehyde, a fragrance ingredient used in perfumes and fragranced formulations. Cyclamen Aldehyde (CAS No. 103-95-7; EC No. 203-161-7) is currently not regulated under Regulation...
On 27 and 28 May 2026, in Luxembourg, the SCCS held a meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients to make progress on the evaluation of scientific opinions and to review the status of ongoing dossiers. List of topics discussed: Draft Mandates: Phytonadione...
Following the Final Scientific Opinion issued in April 2026, a corrigendum (SCCS/1687/25) has been adopted to clarify the use of the ingredient Silver as a colorant in cosmetic products. The purpose of this corrigendum is to amend the table in Appendix B, from which...
On 21 and 22 April 2026, in Luxembourg, the SCCS held the Working Group meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients to advance the assessment of scientific opinions and review the status of ongoing dossiers. List of topics discussed: Draft Mandates: DG GROW informed the experts...
The SCCS has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1698/26) on the use of the ingredient Acetophenone in cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission, the Preliminary Opinion on the safety of Acetophenone (CAS No. 98-86-2, EC No. 202-708-7),...
On 30 April 2026, the SCCS approved the European Commission’s Mandate to assess the safety of Hydroxycitronellal in cosmetic products. Hydroxycitronellal (CAS No. 107-75-5, EC No. 203-518-7) is a fragrance ingredient widely used in cosmetic products and is known for...
The SCCS approved the European Commission’s Mandate to assess the safety of Glyoxylic Acid in cosmetic products. Glyoxylic Acid (CAS No. 298-12-4, EC No. 206-058-5) is an ingredient used in hair straightening products. It can release formaldehyde under certain...
The SCCS has published its Final Scientific Advice (SCCS/1685/25) on the use of the ingredient Cannabidiol (CBD) in cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) (CAS No. 13956-29-1, EC...