On 13 March 2026, the SCCS held a meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials. During the session, the following points were addressed: TiO₂ (nano and non-nano): studies on oral mucosa and genotoxicity were reviewed, identifying data gaps and grouping issues. The...
The agenda for the 13th Plenary Meeting of the SCCS, scheduled for 26 March 2026, has been published. It will focus on: Follow-up of opinions adopted by the Commission (DG GROW). New mandates for scientific evaluation. Final opinions on cosmetic ingredients,...
On 25 and 26 February 2026, in Luxembourg, the SCCS held the Working Group Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients to advance the evaluation of scientific opinions, and review the status of ongoing dossiers. Draft opinions: Comments are being reviewed to finalise preliminary...
On 11 February 2026, the SCCS held a meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials. During the session, the following points were addressed: TiO₂ (nano and non-nano): the clustering methodology for titanium dioxide was reviewed, and scientific limitations in the...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1680/25) on three prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products, particularly in eyelash growth formulations. Following the request of the European Commission and the...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1686/25) on the use of Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts in cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the final opinion of...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1683/25) on the use of Basic Blue 99 (C059) in hair dye cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the final opinion of the...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1684/25) on the use of Basic Brown 16 (C009) in hair dye cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the final opinion of the...
On 22 and 23 January 2026, in Luxembourg, the SCCS held the meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients in audio format, to advance the assessment of mandates and scientific opinions, and to review the status of ongoing dossiers. Draft mandate: The mandate on...
On 12 January 2026, the SCCS approved the European Commission mandate to assess the safety of Salicylic Acid in cosmetic products. There is concern about consumers overall exposure to Salicylic Acid (CAS: 69-72-7 / EC: 200-712-3), not only from its direct use but also...
On 18 December 2025, the meeting of the Working Group on Methodologies took place in Luxembourg. The SCCS continued the review of the 13th edition of the Notes of Guidance, addressing topics such as dermal absorption / skin sensitisation, aggregate exposure, the...
On 16 and 17 December 2025, in Luxembourg, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) held a hybrid meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients to review progress on several scientific opinions. Draft mandates: During the SCCS plenary meeting on...