On November 21, 2023, the European Commission requested the scientific opinion on Silver as a cosmetic ingredient from the SCCS. At the last Plenary Meeting, the SCCS published its Opinion with the following conclusions: It is concluded that micronized Silver is not...
In light of the data provided, the SCCS considers that hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt are safe when used in oxidative hair colouring products up to a maximum on-head concentration of 2%. A mild to moderate eye irritation potential of the...
The Commission has requested the SCCS to perform a safety assessment on EHMC based on the provided information. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) is a UV-filter in sunscreen products, regulated with a maximum concentration of 10% (Annex VI/12). It specifically...
A corrigendum clarifying SCCS conclusion under question 1 was adopted Question 1: In light of the data provided and taking under consideration the concerns related to potential endocrine disrupting properties of Methylparaben, does the SCCS consider Methylparaben safe...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published the final opinion on the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite. The preliminary opinion from the SCCS was released on April 4. This opinion takes into account the classification as Toxic for Reproduction Cat.2....
Based on the available information, the SCCS concludes in the opinion SCCS/1662/23 that aluminum compounds are safe when used: In non-sprayable product categories at the maximum levels indicated in Table 1 (included in the attached opinion at the final link). In...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published a preliminary opinion open for comments on Benzophenone-4. On April 17, 2023, a request for an opinion was sent to the SCCS for the assessment of Benzophenone-4. The SCCS was asked to provide an opinion...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published the final opinion on the safety of Methylparaben. The preliminary opinion from the SCCS was released on June 8. In this opinion, the use of Methylparaben as a preservative in cosmetic products is...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments regarding Titanium Dioxide. On June 22, 2022, the SCCS received a request for an opinion for the evaluation of Titanium Dioxide. This request is based on the Commission asking the SCCS to reevaluate the...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Hexyl Salicylate. On February 13, 2023, a request for opinion was sent to the SCCS requesting to evaluate the safety of Hexyl Salicylate as a substance that ECHA RAC recommended classifying as...
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comments on Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165). In September 2022, a request for opinion was sent to the SCCS requesting to evaluate the safety of Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine...
The SCCS has published the final opinion on the safety of Benzyl Salicylate. The preliminary opinion was published on June 13, 2023. In this opinion, the SCCS concluded the maximum concentrations of Benzyl Salicylate considered safe taking into account concerns...