A corrigendum clarifying SCCS conclusion under question 1 was adopted Question 1: In light of the data provided and taking under consideration the concerns related to potential endocrine disrupting properties of Methylparaben, does the SCCS consider Methylparaben safe...
The use of o-Phenylphenol as a preservative is currently authorised in entry 7 of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No.1223/2009, with a maximum concentration of 0.15% (as phenol) in leave-on and 0.2 % (as phenol) in rinse-off cosmetic products. The European...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) publishes a corrigendum to the 12th revision of the guidance notes for the testing of cosmetic ingredients and their safety assessment. The Notes of Guidance (NoG) have been reviewed and updated with emphasis on the...
On January 25 and 26, 2024, the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) met. During this meeting, the following points were discussed: New mandates: • Exemption of O-Phenylphenol and its salts as a CMR (Carcinogenic,...
On December 19 and 20, 2023, the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) met. During this meeting, the following points were discussed: Draft opinions: Citral Acetylated vetiver oil Triphenylphosphate (TPP)...
On December 5, 2023, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group convened. During this meeting, the following points were addressed: Three coatings for TiO2 (nano) used as UV filters. Clarifications were requested from the applicant. Hydroxyapatite-HAP (nano) – submission...
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....
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 (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...
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 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...