On June 9, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met. The following points were discussed at the Working Group meeting: GROW legislative points: DG GROW reported on the ongoing review of the Cosmetics Regulation and the impact assessment carried out by an external...
On June 7, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on methodologies took place. The following topics were discussed at this meeting: The SCCS responded to the DG GROW survey on the revision of the Cosmetic Regulation within the framework of the Chemical Strategy for...
On May 31 and June 1, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on cosmetic ingredients took place. During the meeting, various points related to new mandates or information from DG Grow, draft opinions and comments on opinions were discussed. SCCS members are preparing...
The SCCS has released its preliminary opinion on Aluminum cosmetic ingredients. On May 18, 2021, an opinion request was made to the SCCS on Aluminum. Aluminum (Al) and its compounds are used in a variety of cosmetic products, primarily deodorants, antiperspirants,...
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredient 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor. On December 22, the preliminary version of the SCCS opinion on the ingredient 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor was published. Currently, this ingredient is used as a UV filter...
On April 29, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met. The following points were discussed at the Working Group meeting: GROW legislative points New recommendation on the definition of nanomaterials; on communication with the industry association ASAPS related to nano...
On April 19 and 20, the working group meeting on cosmetic ingredients took place. During the meeting, various points related to new mandates or information from DG Grow, draft opinions and comments on opinions were discussed. First, the following mandates have been...
On March 22, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met. The following points were discussed at the Working Group meeting: New dossiers have been received for nano Silica (Silica, Hydrated Silica, Silica Silylate and Silica Dimethyl Silylate). The following opinion...
On March 15 and 16, the 1st Plenary Meeting of the SCCS for the 2022-2026 period took place. The points discussed are the following: New mandates The mandates adopted and published can be consulted at: SCCS - Mandates | Public Health (europa.eu) Scientific advice on...
The SCCS has released its preliminary opinion on the cosmetic ingredients alpha and beta arbutin. On June 29, 2021 a request for scientific opinion was made to the SCCS on alpha and beta arbutin. Currently, these ingredients are antioxidants, whitening and skin...
The SCCS has published the conclusions of the scientific advice in reference to the opinion on the safety of Triclocarban and Triclosan. This SCCS scientific advice is based on a request by the Commission on the safety of Triclocarban and Triclosan as substances with...
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on the cosmetic ingredient Hydroxyapatite (nano) on safety when used in oral cosmetic products is sought. Hydroxyapatite (nano) (CAS No. 1306-06-17, EC No. 215-145-7) is classified as an abrasive, bulking, oral care, and skin...