The SCCS has published its Final Scientific Advice on the use of Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5) as ingredients in cosmetic sunscreen products and…
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DHHB – Final Scientific Advice
The SCCS has published its Final Scientific Advice on the use of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) as an ingredient in cosmetic products and…
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its Final Opinion on the use of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) as an ingredient in cosmetic sunscreen products and concludes that it is…
Hydroxyapatite (nano) – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its Final Opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano) as an ingredient in oral cosmetic products, concluding that it is…
Tea Tree Oil – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published its Preliminary Opinion on the use of Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil) as an ingredient in cosmetic products, concluding that…
Prostaglandin analogues – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published its Preliminary Opinion on three prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products, particularly in eyelash growth formulas.
Methyl Salicylate Exposure in Children – Final Opinion
Methyl Salicylate (INCI: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate) is commonly used in cosmetic products for its soothing, fragrance, and flavoring properties. Following concerns related to children’s exposure, particularly in oral care products, the SCCS has now published its final...
Salicylic Acid Exposure in Children – Final Opinion
Salicylic acid is currently regulated in cosmetic products under Annex III (entry 98) and Annex V (entry 3) of the Cosmetics Regulation, with a maximum concentration of 0.5% when used as a preservative. In its final Opinion SCCS/1675/25, adopted on 30 April 2025, the...
Butylparaben Exposure in Children – Final Opinion
The ingredient Butylparaben is currently regulated as a preservative (Annex V, entry 12a) up to 0.14 % (as acid) in cosmetic products. Following a mandate from the European Commission, the SCCS has now published its final Opinion (SCCS/1674/25), concluding that...
Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5 – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has issued its preliminary opinion on Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5), two substances used in cosmetic products primarily as UV filters and light stabilizers. This evaluation, adopted during the SCCS...
Hydroxyapatite (nano) – Preliminary opinion
On 27 March 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) held its 10th plenary meeting, during which various preliminary and final opinions related to cosmetic ingredients were adopted, some with a special focus on children's exposure. Preliminary opinions...
Benzophenone-1 – Final Opinion
he SCCS has published its final opinion on the use of Benzophenone-1 as a UV light stabilizer in cosmetic products. Following the adoption of the preliminary opinion in October 2024 and an open public comment period, the assessment has been completed, confirming the...