Red 18, an ingredient used in formulations for oxidation dyes. In 2015, the SCCS received an industry dossier to support the safe use of “HC Red 18” in cosmetic products. In its corresponding opinion (SCCS/1569/15), the SCCS concluded that "the use of HC Red No. 18...

HC Yellow 16, an ingredient used in formulations for oxidation and non-oxidation dyes In 2015, the SCCS received an industry dossier to support the safe use of “HC Yellow 16” in cosmetic products. In its corresponding opinion (SCCS/1568/15), the SCCS concluded that...

The ingredient Butylparaben is currently regulated as a preservative (Annex V, entry 12a) in a concentration up to 0.14 % (as acid) when used on its own or for the sum of its combined use with propyl paraben and its salts (Annex V, entry 12a, column g). Butylparaben...

In 2018, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) reported to the European Commission that cosmetic products intended to promote eyelash growth were increasingly available on the market. These products contain substances such as prostaglandins or their...

The Salicylic Acid is used in cosmetic products as a denaturant, hair and skin conditioning agent, exfoliant/keratolytic, anti-sebum, anti-dandruff/antiseborrheic agent and a product preservative. It is currently regulated under Annex III (entry 98) and Annex V (entry...

The use of o-Phenylphenol as a preservative is currently authorised in entry 7 of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No.1223/2009, with a maximum concentration of 0.15% (as phenol) in leave-on and 0.2 % (as phenol) in rinse-off cosmetic products. The European...

SCCS scientific opinion on silver as a cosmetic ingredient is sought. On November 21, 2023, the European Commission requested the scientific opinion on Silver. Silver (CAS: 7440-22-4, EC No.: 231-131-3) is an ingredient mainly used as a colorant (CI 77820) in...

SCCS scientific opinion is sought on Hydroxyapatite (nano) as a cosmetic ingredient. On November 20, 2023, the European Commission requested the scientific opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano). In previous assessments, the SCCS could not conclude on the safety of...

SCCS scientific opinion is requested on a new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano). Specifically, the Commission mandates the new Titanium Dioxide (nano) coating, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate (CAS No. 30364-51-3, EC No. 250-151-3), as a UV filter in cosmetic products....

The scientific opinion of the SCCS is requested on the safety of the use of Acetylated Vetiver Oil in sprayable cosmetic products.  Acetylated Vetiver Oil (AVO) is produced for the fragrance industry by distilling fresh or dried Viviera roots. Typical cosmetic...

The scientific opinion of the SCCS on the use of aluminum in cosmetic products is requested.  The safety of Aluminum and its compounds, as cosmetic ingredients, has been evaluated on several occasions. After the issuance of the final opinion of the SCCS on this...

The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Triphenyl Phosphate as a cosmetic ingredient is requested.  On February 15, 2021, the European Commission requested information on the possibilities of classifying this ingredient as an endocrine disruptor. In addition, on...