The SCCS has published the preliminary conclusions of the scientific advice on the safety of HC Yellow No. 16 (B123). HC Yellow 16, an ingredient used in oxidative and non-oxidising hair dye formulations In March 2024, the SCCS opinion is requested on the safety of...
The SCCS has published the conclusions of the preliminary opinion on the safety of Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate. The ingredient o-Phenylphenol (Biphenyl-2-ol; 2-phenylphenol; 2-hydroxybiphenyl) with CAS 90-43-7, is used in cosmetics as a preservative. It...
The SCCS has published the conclusions of the preliminary opinion on the safety of Hexyl Salicylate. The ingredient Hexyl Salicylate (CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) has been subject to different evaluations. It is classified as ‘Toxic for reproduction Category 2;...
The SCCS final opinion on Silver as a cosmetic ingredient has been published. Following the publication of the preliminary opinion, the final conclusions of the SCCS on Silver have been made public. Based on the available information, and taking into account the...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments on a new titanium dioxide coating in nanometer form. On November 20, 2023, an SCCS request for an opinion was sent to evaluate the Titanium Dioxide coating in nanometric form. The opinion of the SCCS was...
The SCCS has published the final opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide. In this opinion, the SCCS evaluates Titanium Dioxide for use in oral cosmetic products. In this opinion, the SCCS concluded the following: The information provided is not sufficient to exclude...
The SCCS has published an Opinion regarding the safety of Acetylated Vetiver Oil (AVO) in sprayable products with the following conclusions: Having considered the data provided concerning inhalation toxicity and aggregate exposure, the SCCS considers Acetylated...
The SCCS has published the Final Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate, an ingredient considered CMR Class 2 with potential endocrine disrupting properties. In Opinion it publishes a table detailing different concentrations at which it is considered safe depending on its...
Last December the SCCS published the Preliminary Opinion on the safety of Aluminum, now it publishes the Final Opinion. The SCCS considers Aluminum to be safe in cosmetic products when used in: - Non-sprayable products at concentrations indicated in Tables 1 and 2 of...
Ingredient used as a plasticizer in nail products with potential endocrine disruptor properties. According to the data provided, the SCCS cannot conclude its safety at a maximum use of 5% of Triphenyl Phosphate since it cannot exclude its genotoxic potential. In this...
In April 2023, the SCCS published a preliminary opinion open to comments on Benzophenone-4, after a year open to comments and evaluation, the Final Opinion has been published with the following conclusions. Focusing primarily on its endocrine disrupting potential, the...
The SCCS publishes the Preliminary Opinion on the safety of Citral with the following conclusions: (1) In light of the data provided and taking under consideration the derived upper safe levels using QRA2 methodology for the sensitisation endpoint, does the SCCS...