5th SCCS Plenary Meeting
On June 6 and 7, 2023, the 5th Plenary Meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety was held. The following points were discussed at this meeting: New mandates, the SCCS adopted the following: Acetylated Vetiver Oil (submission IV) - Acute inhalation ...
Benzyl Salicylate – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Benzyl Salicylate. Benzyl Salicylate (CAS No 118-58-1, EC No 204-262-9) is the ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid and is used in cosmetics as a perfume or UV light absorber. Benzyl Salicylate is...
Consultation on harmonized classification and labeling
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling of listed substances. The hazard classes associated with each substance were evaluated and concluded by the dossier submitter in its harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) proposal. They are open to...
Salicylic Acid – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published the final opinion on Salicylic Acid. On December 15, 2022, a preliminary Opinion was issued on this ingredient, which concluded aspects of the safety of Salicylic Acid (CAS 69-72-7) at certain concentrations. In the final opinion on the...
Draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation 1223/2009
The draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council is published. The measures proposed in this project aim to: Ban the use of 4-MBC. That is, remove this UV filter from Annex VI and introduce it in...
Methylparaben – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Methylparaben. Methylparaben (CAS No 99-76-3, EC No 202-785-7) is the ester of methyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid and is used in cosmetics as a fragrance or preservative. Methylparaben is currently...
Butylparaben – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS has published a preliminary opinion open to comment on Butylparaben. Butylparaben (CAS 94-26-8, EC 202-318-7) is the ester of butyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid and is used in cosmetics as a fragrance or preservative. Butylparaben is currently regulated...
Acetylated Vetiver Oil – Request for Opinion
The scientific opinion of the SCCS is requested on the safety of the use of Acetylated Vetiver Oil in sprayable cosmetic products. Acetylated Vetiver Oil (AVO) is produced for the fragrance industry by distilling fresh or dried Viviera roots. Typical cosmetic...
Aluminum – Request for opinion
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on the use of aluminum in cosmetic products is requested. The safety of Aluminum and its compounds, as cosmetic ingredients, has been evaluated on several occasions. After the issuance of the final opinion of the SCCS on this...
Testing Proposal
ECHA presents a number of substances and hazard parameters for which information and scientific studies are requested. The ingredients used in cosmetics on which the test proposal is made are named below: 4-methylpentan-2-one (INCI: MIBK) Butene Diisononyl adipate...
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR)
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation will directly impact the cosmetics industry starting in December 2025, requiring companies to ensure that their products are deforestation-free. This particularly affects common ingredients such as palm oil, soy, and cocoa,...
Proposal – Green Claims Directive
In March 2022, the Commission proposed to update EU consumer law to ensure that consumers are protected and actively contribute to the green transition. This proposal gives more specific rules and complements the proposed changes to the Unfair Commercial Practices...