The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion on the safety of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) in cosmetic products, in response to a request from the European Commission. On October 2, 2024, a request for an opinion was submitted to the SCCS. The...
On January 22, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) received a mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Thimerosal and Phenylmercuric salts as preservatives in cosmetic products. Although mercury and its compounds are generally...
On January 22, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) received a mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) in cosmetic products. The SCCS must determine the maximum safe concentration of Cannabidiol and the safe...
On January 23, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on HC Red No. 18 (B124, CAS No. 1444596-49-9), a colorant used in hair dye formulations. This evaluation follows the second submission of the ingredient for review. Key...
On January 21-22, 2025, the SCCS held a key meeting in Luxembourg on cosmetic ingredients. Preliminary opinions were discussed on Tea Tree Oil, DHHB, BHA, Benzophenone-2 and -5, and Prostaglandins, with texts adopted for future revisions. Opinions approved for...
On January 20, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its preliminary opinion on the safety of Methyl Salicylate (CAS No. 119-36-8, EC No. 204-317-7) concerning child exposure. The public consultation will remain open until February 17,...
On January 13, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its preliminary opinion on the safety of Salicylic Acid (CAS No. 69-72-7, EC No. 200-712-3) concerning child exposure. The public consultation will be open until March 10, 2025. Key...
On December 10, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) organized a scientific workshop in Brussels to discuss the future of Next-Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA), focusing on cosmetic ingredients and animal-free methods. Key Findings: NAMs in...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published a preliminary opinion on the safety of butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7) in the context of its use as a preservative in cosmetic products intended for children. Safety Conclusions: The...
On December 17 and 18, 2024, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients was held in Luxembourg. During the sessions, several agenda items were discussed, including: Preliminary Opinions and Key Topics: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree Leaf Oil):...
The SCCS has addressed the evaluation of hydroxyapatite in its nano-structured form, after reviewing the new data submitted by the applicant in their fourth submission. The preliminary opinion is expected by the end of March 2025.
The SCCS has issued its final advisory on the safety of the hair dye HC Red No. 18, after evaluating the new information provided in its second submission.