The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Silver Zinc Zeolite. This opinion is issued based on the request for an opinion to the SCCS by the Commission on Silver Zinc Zeolite taking into account the classification as Toxic for reproduction Cat....
The SCCS has published the final opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano). On January 11, 2023, a preliminary Opinion was issued on this ingredient, which concluded aspects of the safety of Hydroxyapatite at certain concentrations. In the final opinion on the evaluation of...
The SCCS has published the final opinion on Sodium Bromothymol Blue. On October 28, 2022, a Preliminary Opinion was issued on this ingredient where it was concluded that its safety could not be assessed based on the data provided. In the current opinion on the...
On February 27 of 2023, a meeting of the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials was held. The following points were discussed at this meeting: Information on the Commission and members of the SCCS: Clarification regarding the Opinion on TiO2 (2013) Preliminary opinions:...
On February 22 and 23, a meeting of the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients was held. The following points were discussed at this meeting: New mandates and information from DG GROW: GROW call for salicylates data Draft opinion: Citral Silver zinc zeolite TiO2 –...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Hexyl Salicylate as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Hexyl Salicylate, hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (CAS: 6259-76-3, EC No: 228-408-6) is an ingredient with a sweet, floral and fruity odor. For this reason, it is used in fragrance...
SCCS scientific opinion is requested on HC Blue 18 (B122) hair color as a cosmetic ingredient. The ingredient HC BLUE NO. 18 with INCI name HC Blue 18 and chemical name '3-[(E)-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2,1-benzisothiazole-5-sulfonamide (CAS No....
The SCSS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients met on January 30 and 31. The following topics were discussed at this meeting: New mandates and information from DG GROW: Hexylsalicylate – CMR2 exemption HC blue 18, hair dye Zn salts – in oral products Draft opinions...
The SCSS has published its final opinion on the safety of using Aluminium in cosmetic products. After the issuance of the preliminary opinion of the SCCS on this ingredient on May 30, 2022, the final opinion has been published. In this opinion (SCCS/1644/22) the SCCS...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on the Zinc Salts soluble in water as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Water-soluble zinc salts are used in oral cosmetic products to reduce bad smell, tartar, and plaque formation. Currently, water-soluble zinc salts are...
The SCCS has published the final opinion on the safety of alpha-arbutin and beta-arbutin, used in cosmetic products. A preliminary opinion on alpha and beta-arbutin had been issued on March 25, 2022. Alpha-arbutin and beta-arbutin are used in the formulation of face...
On January 18, 2023, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The following preliminary views were discussed at the meeting: PAH-Hydroxyapatite (nano) Fullerenes In addition, work continues on the Nano Guide. The minutes of the meeting can be consulted at the...