The SCCS is requested to provide a scientific opinion on the ingredient Tea Tree Oil.
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Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate – New mandate for evaluation
The SCCS is requested to provide a scientific opinion on the ingredient Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB).
Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5 – New mandate for their evaluation
The SCCS is requested to provide a scientific opinion on the ingredients Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5.
BHA – New mandate for its evaluation
The SCCS is requested to provide a scientific opinion on the ingredient Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA).
Methyl Salicylate – New mandate for evaluation
The SCCS is requested to provide a scientific opinion on the ingredient Methyl Salicylate.
Working Group Meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients
On September 3 and 4, 2024, the SCCS Cosmetic Ingredients Working Group met.
Citral – Final opinion
SCCS final opinion on Citral as a cosmetic ingredient has been published.
Triphenylphosphate – Final opinion
The SCCS final opinion on Triphenyl phosphate as a cosmetic ingredient has been published. Following the publication of the preliminary opinion, the final conclusions of the SCCS on Triphenyl phosphate have been made public. Based on the available information, and...
HC Yellow No. 16 – Preliminary Scientific Advice
The SCCS has published the preliminary conclusions of the scientific advice on the safety of HC Yellow No. 16 (B123). HC Yellow 16, an ingredient used in oxidative and non-oxidising hair dye formulations In March 2024, the SCCS opinion is requested on the safety of...
Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS has published the conclusions of the preliminary opinion on the safety of Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate. The ingredient o-Phenylphenol (Biphenyl-2-ol; 2-phenylphenol; 2-hydroxybiphenyl) with CAS 90-43-7, is used in cosmetics as a preservative. It...
Hexyl Salicylate – Addendum to scientific opinion
The SCCS has published the conclusions of the preliminary opinion on the safety of Hexyl Salicylate. The ingredient Hexyl Salicylate (CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) has been subject to different evaluations. It is classified as ‘Toxic for reproduction Category 2;...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On 16 and 17 July 2024, the SCCS Cosmetic Ingredients Working Group met. The following items were discussed at this meeting: Draft opinions: Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate (o-Phenylphenol) - CMR exemption Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC-WTO) Salicylic acid...