The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published a preliminary opinion on the safety of butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7) in the context of its use as a preservative in cosmetic products intended for children. Safety Conclusions: The...

The SCCS has issued its final advisory on the safety of the hair dye HC Red No. 18, after evaluating the new information provided in its second submission.

The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open for comments on the use of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate as a UV filter in cosmetic products.

The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open for public comment on the use of Benzophenone-1 as a light stabilizer in cosmetic products. On October 25, 2024, the preliminary opinion was adopted, evaluating the safety of Benzophenone-1, a compound used as a UV...

The SCCS has published the final opinion that reaffirms and adjusts its preliminary opinion from July on the safety of hexyl salicylate in cosmetic products for children under 3 years old.

The SCCS has published its final opinion on the use of titanium dioxide in nanoparticle form with the "Eclipse 70" coating, evaluated as a UV filter in cosmetic products applied to the skin. This review, adopted in October 2024, builds upon a previous preliminary...

The SCCS has published its final opinion on the use of Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate, also known as o-Phenylphenol (OPP) and its sodium derivative, used as preservatives in cosmetics.

The SCCS has published its final advice on the safety of the hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 (B123).

The SCCS has published its final opinion on the safety of Acetylated Vetiver Oil in spray cosmetic products.

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...