On September 18, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. In this meeting the following points were discussed: Information from the Commission and members of the SCCS: Hydroxypatite IV (nano) New coatings for TiO2 as UV filter (nano) MicroSilver Final...
The SCCS has published the final opinion on children's exposure to Methyl Salicylate. The preliminary opinion was published on May 16. In opinion SCCS/1633/21, the Committee concluded that Methyl Salicytate in toothpaste is safe for children under 6 years of age...
On June 17 and 18, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Preliminary opinion drafts: Methylparaben Butylparaben Benzyl Salicylate Zinc Salts – Oral products, submission II And related, the...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on water soluble Zinc Salts used in Oral Hygiene Products. Currently, water-soluble zinc salts are regulated under entry 24 of Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. Annex III: List of substances that...
On June 20 and 21, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Draft opinions: Zinc Salts - Oral Products, Submission II TiO2 – Scientific advice on oral and inhalation cosmetic products ...
The SCCS has published the second revision of the guide on the evaluation of the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetic products. The first version of this guide on nanomaterials was published in 2020. This guide covered the main elements of risk assessment of...
On June 6 and 7, 2023, the 5th Plenary Meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety was held. The following points were discussed at this meeting: New mandates, the SCCS adopted the following: Acetylated Vetiver Oil (submission IV) - Acute inhalation ...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Benzyl Salicylate. Benzyl Salicylate (CAS No 118-58-1, EC No 204-262-9) is the ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid and is used in cosmetics as a perfume or UV light absorber. Benzyl Salicylate is...
The SCCS has published the final opinion on Salicylic Acid. On December 15, 2022, a preliminary Opinion was issued on this ingredient, which concluded aspects of the safety of Salicylic Acid (CAS 69-72-7) at certain concentrations. In the final opinion on the...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Methylparaben. Methylparaben (CAS No 99-76-3, EC No 202-785-7) is the ester of methyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid and is used in cosmetics as a fragrance or preservative. Methylparaben is currently...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Butylparaben. Butylparaben (CAS 94-26-8, EC 202-318-7) is the ester of butyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid and is used in cosmetics as a fragrance or preservative. Butylparaben is currently regulated...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS is requested on the safety of the use of Acetylated Vetiver Oil in sprayable cosmetic products. Acetylated Vetiver Oil (AVO) is produced for the fragrance industry by distilling fresh or dried Viviera roots. Typical cosmetic...