The scientific opinion of the SCCS on the use of aluminum in cosmetic products is requested. The safety of Aluminum and its compounds, as cosmetic ingredients, has been evaluated on several occasions. After the issuance of the final opinion of the SCCS on this...
On May 12, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Information on the Commission and members of the SCCS: TiO2 nano – Exchange of information on the possible mandate Preliminary opinions: Fullerenes...
On May 15 and 16 of 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Draft opinion: Silver Zinc Zeolite TiO2 – Scientific advice on oral and inhalation cosmetic products Methylparaben Butylparaben ...
The SCCS has published the preliminary opinion on the exposure of children to Methyl Salicylate. In opinion SCCS/1633/21, the Committee concluded that methyl salicitate in toothpaste is safe for children under 6 years of age when used up to a maximum concentration of...
The SCCS publishes the 12th Revision of the Notes of Guidance for the testing of cosmetic ingredients and their safety. Update – 15 February 2024: Corrigendum of the 12ª revision of the Notes of Guidance. At the beginning of 2021, the 11th revision of the Notes of...
SCCS scientific opinion is requested on the safety of using HC Blue 18 (B122) hair dye as a cosmetic ingredient. In 2014, the Commission received an industry dossier to support the safe use of HC Blue 18 (B122) in cosmetic products. In the corresponding initial...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano). On June 29, 2021, the Commission requested the SCCS to carry out a safety evaluation of Fullerenes and...
On April 17 and 18, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: New mandates have been approved: Bentophenone-1 Bentophenone-4 Triphenyl Phosphate Draft opinion: Silver Zinc Zeolite TiO2 -...
On April 24, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Information on the Commission and members of the SCCS: TiO2 nano - Information exchange on TiO2 and SCCS Mandate on TiO2 (not-nano). Article on NMs...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Triphenyl Phosphate as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. On February 15, 2021, the European Commission requested information on the possibilities of classifying this ingredient as an endocrine disruptor. In addition, on...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Benzophenone-1 as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. On February 15, 2021, the European Commission requested information on the possibilities of classifying this ingredient as an endocrine disruptor. In addition, on December 20...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Benzophenone-4 as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. On February 15, 2021, the European Commission requested information on the possibilities of classifying this ingredient as an endocrine disruptor. In addition, on December 20...