Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On November 16, the SCCS Working Group on Nanomaterials met. The following draft opinions were discussed at the meeting of the Working Group: Fullerenes (nano) Hydroxyapatite (nano) And, the SAS (nano) mandate draft. The minutes of the meeting can be consulted at the...
CMR – Draft Regulation that modifies the Annexes of Regulation 1223/2009
On November 17, 2022, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the presentation of a Draft Regulation aimed at prohibiting or regulating substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR). The draft...
Regulation amending annexes III and VI of the Cosmetic Regulation
Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 of November 10, 2022, which modifies Regulation 1223/2009, has been published. Regulation 2022/2195 is the consolidation of the bill published in June 2022. This update modifies Regulation 1223/2009 regarding the use of Butylated...
Triclocarban and Triclosan – Final Scientific Advice
The SCCS has published the final conclusions of the scientific advice on the safety of Triclocarban and Triclosan. The purpose of the Commission's request for this advice was to identify and substantiate specific concerns regarding the safe use of Triclocarban and...
Vitamin A – Final opinion
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Vitamin A. Previously, the Commission made a request for the review of opinion SCCS/1576/16 on vitamin A as a cosmetic ingredient. The opinion revision is requested in light of new information on the...
Sodium bromothymol blue (C186) – Preliminary opinion
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Sodium bromothymol blue (C186). On March 17, 2022, an opinion request was made to the SCCS on Sodium bromothymol blue (C186). Sodium bromothymol blue (C186) is intended for use as a hair dye in...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On October 3 and 4, the meeting of the SCCS cosmetic ingredients working group took place. During the meeting various points related to new mandates and opinions were discussed. First, the mandate of A165 Submission II, Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its...
3rd SCCS Plenary Meeting
On October 24 and 25, the 3rd Plenary Meeting of the SCCS for the period 2022-2026 will take place. The points covered will be the following: Opinion - Comments: On cosmetic ingredients, SCCS responses to comments and final opinions have been addressed in reference...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On September 21, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met. The following draft opinions were discussed at the Working Group meeting: Fullerenes (nano) Hydroxyapatite (nano) SAS(nano) Also, the guide on nanomaterials has been revised. The minutes of the meeting can be...
Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
The scientific opinion of the SCCS is requested on Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt as a cosmetic ingredient.20 Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine (A165) (CAS: 73793-79-0) and its dihydrochloride salt are intended to be used as hair dye....
Genistein y Daidzein – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredients Genistein and Daidzein. Genistein and Daidzein are isoflavones, with the cosmetic functionalities of skin conditioning, antioxidant, and skin protectant. Currently, they are not regulated by the...
CMR – Regulation amending the Annexes of Regulation 1223/2009
On September 15, 2022, the European Commission approved Regulation 2022/1531, which modifies Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the use of certain substances in cosmetic products. classified as carcinogenic,...