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 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...
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....
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...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Hexyl Salicylate. On February 13, 2023, a request for opinion was sent to the SCCS requesting to evaluate the safety of Hexyl Salicylate as a substance that ECHA RAC recommended classifying as...
On October 25, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: On the one hand, the draft opinions discussed were addressed: Titanium Dioxide. Scientific advice on oral and inhalation cosmetic products....
The 6th Plenary Meeting of the SCCS for the period 2022-2026 will take place on October 20. At this meeting an agenda is proposed with the topics that will be discussed. On the one hand, the following mandates will be addressed: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments on Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165). In September 2022, a request for opinion was sent to the SCCS requesting to evaluate the safety of Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine...
The SCCS has published the final opinion on the safety of Benzyl Salicylate. The preliminary opinion was published on June 13, 2023. In this opinion, the SCCS concluded the maximum concentrations of Benzyl Salicylate considered safe taking into account concerns...
The SCCS has published a final opinion on water-soluble Zinc Salts used in oral hygiene products. The preliminary opinion was published on July 4, 2023. The SCCS has calculated the aggregate exposure to water-soluble zinc salts through toothpaste at concentrations of...
The SCCS has published the final opinion on the safety of Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano). The preliminary opinion was published on May 8, 2023. In this opinion, the SCCS has not been able to conclude on the...
On September 14 and 15, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: Draft opinions discussed: TiO2 – Scientific advice on oral and inhalation cosmetic products. Triphenylphosphate (TPP) ...