Following the Final Scientific Opinion issued in April 2026, a corrigendum (SCCS/1687/25) has been adopted to clarify the use of the ingredient Silver as a colorant in cosmetic products. The purpose of this corrigendum is to amend the table in Appendix B, from which...
The SCCS has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1698/26) on the use of the ingredient Acetophenone in cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission, the Preliminary Opinion on the safety of Acetophenone (CAS No. 98-86-2, EC No. 202-708-7),...
The SCCS has published its Final Scientific Advice (SCCS/1685/25) on the use of the ingredient Cannabidiol (CBD) in cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) (CAS No. 13956-29-1, EC...
The SCCS has published its Final Scientific Advice (SCCS/1687/25) on the use of the ingredient Silver in cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary scientific advice, the safety of Silver (CAS No. 7440-22-4, EC No....
The SCCS has published its Final Scientific Advice (SCCS/1682/25) on the use of the ingredient Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) in cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission, and the preliminary scientific advice, the safety of Butylated...
Following the Final Opinion of June 2025, a corrigendum (SCCS/1671/24) has been adopted to clarify the use of the ingredient Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) as a UV stabiliser. This corrigendum aims to improve the clarity of the original text and to avoid possible...
The SCCS has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1688/26) on the use of the ingredient Heliotropin in cosmetic products. Following a mandate from the European Commission, the preliminary opinion on the safety of Heliotropin (CAS No. 120-57-0, EC No. 204-409-7) has...
Following the Final Scientific Advice of June 2025, a corrigendum has been adopted (SCCS/1679/25) to align the tables for Benzophenone-5 with those for Benzophenone-4. It now also includes the safety assessment of all leave-on and rinse-off products (total dermal...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1680/25) on three prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products, particularly in eyelash growth formulations. Following the request of the European Commission and the...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1686/25) on the use of Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts in cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the final opinion of...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1683/25) on the use of Basic Blue 99 (C059) in hair dye cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the final opinion of the...
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its Final Opinion (SCCS/1684/25) on the use of Basic Brown 16 (C009) in hair dye cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission and the preliminary opinion, the final opinion of the...