On 12 January 2026, the SCCS approved the European Commission mandate to assess the safety of Salicylic Acid in cosmetic products. There is concern about consumers overall exposure to Salicylic Acid (CAS: 69-72-7 / EC: 200-712-3), not only from its direct use but also...
The European Commission has requested a scientific opinion from the SCCS on the safety of using four types of silica in nano form in cosmetics: Hydrated Silica (nano) (CAS: 7631-86-9/112926-00-8 / EC: 231-545-4/-), Pyrogenic Silica (nano) (CAS: 7631-86-9 (112945-52-5)...
On 30 October 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s Mandate to assess the safety of Silver in cosmetic products. Silver (CAS: 7440-22-4 / EC: 231-131-3) (CI 77820) is an authorized colorant used in cosmetics,...
On 30 October 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s Mandate to assess the safety of Cresyl Methoxycinnamate in cosmetic products. Cresyl Methoxycinnamate (CM) (CAS: 431067-87-7 / EC: -), also known as...
On 30 October 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s Mandate to assess the safety of Acetophenone in cosmetic products. Acetophenone (CAS: 98-86-2 / EC: 202-708-7), an aromatic compound used in cosmetics as a...
On 30 October 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s Mandate to assess the autonomous implementation of the Social Partners’ Action Plan for the Hairdressing Sector. The social partners of the European hairdressing...
On September 18, 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) received a Mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) in cosmetic products.
On June 26, 2025, the SCCS received a Mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of heliotropine in cosmetic products. The current application addresses the following questions…
El 27 de marzo de 2025, el SCCS recibió un Mandato de la Comisión Europea para evaluar la seguridad del Basic Brown 16 (C009) en productos cosméticos de coloración capilar.
On March 27, 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) received a Mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Basic Blue 99 (C059) in cosmetic hair coloring products. Basic Blue 99 (CAS: 68123-13-7 / EC: 268-544-3) is used in...
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...