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. On March 27, 2025,...
Benzophenone-1 – Final Opinion
The 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...
Basic Brown 16 – Mandato
El 27 de marzo de 2025, el SCCS recibió un Mandato de la Comisión Europea para evaluar la seguridad del Basic Brown 16 (C009) en productos cosméticos de coloración capilar.
Basic Blue 99 – Mandate
On March 27, 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) received a Mandate from the European Commission to assess the safety of Basic Blue 99 (C059) in cosmetic hair coloring products. Basic Blue 99 (CAS: 68123-13-7 / EC: 268-544-3) is used in...
10th SCCS Plenary Meeting
On March 27, 2025, the 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 adopted: Benzophenone 2 and Benzophenone...
Update of the CoRAP for the years 2025-2027
The update of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2025-2027 lists a total of 28 substances suspected of posing a risk to human health or the environment. These substances will be evaluated by the competent authorities of 8 Member States under the...
Canada Updates the List of Restricted and Prohibited Cosmetic Ingredients
In February 2025, the Canadian government implemented changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist to enhance the safety of cosmetic products. The modifications include the addition of new restricted and prohibited ingredients, as well as adjustments to the permitted...
ECHA Reforms Its Board of Appeal to Optimize Its Functioning
Helsinki, 5 March 2025: ECHA Reforms Its Board of Appeal to Optimize Its Functioning. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has decided to reform the operational model of its Board of Appeal (BoA) following the approval of a new approach by its Management Board on...