Gold (nano) and its derivates (nano) – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published its preliminary opinion, open for comments, about Gold (nano), Colloidal Gold (nano), Gold Thioethylamino Hyaluronic Acid (nano) and Acetyl heptapeptide-9 Colloidal gold (nano). After evaluating the provided scientific information, the SCCS...
Platinum (Nano) and its derivates (Nano) – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has published the preliminary version, open for comments, of its Opinion on the ingredients Platinum (nano), Colloidal Platinum (nano) and Acetyl tetrapeptide-17 Colloidal Platinum (nano). In view of the provided scientific data, the SCCS concludes that it is...
Fraccionamiento de productos cosméticos
La AEMPS publica recomendaciones para que los productos cosméticos fraccionados sean seguros. Un producto cosmético destinado a fraccionamiento (PCDF) es aquel que se fracciona, es decir, se divide en unidades más pequeñas. Y, que se envasa en el punto de venta...
Propylparaben (PP) – Final Opinion
The SCCS publishes its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Propylparaben (PP). On November 2nd, the preliminary version of the SCCS Opinion on the ingredient Porpylparaben (PP) was published. This ingredient is regulated as a preservative in a concentration up to...
Octocrylene – Final Opinion
The SCCS has published its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Octocrylene. On January 18th, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the Octocrylene, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter. This ingredient is regulated under the Regulation (EU)...
Benzophenone-3 – Final Opinion
The SCCS’ final opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Benzophenone-3 (BP-3) is published. On December 21st, the SCCS’ preliminary version of the opinion on Benzophenone-3 was published. This ingredient is currently regulated as a UV filter in sunscreen products in a...
Resorcinol – Final Opinion
The SCCS publishes its final opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Resorcinol. On October 27th, the preliminary opinion on Resorcinol was published. This ingredient is regulated under the Regulation (EU) 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, as an oxidative hair dye in hair...
Aluminium – Addendum to the Sccs’ Scientific Opinion
The SCCS publishes an Addendum to the scientific opinion SCCS/1613/19 on the safety of aluminum in cosmetic products (lipsticks). The application of the Addendum is based on the recently identified mistake regarding the maximum percentage of aluminum concentration in...
Meeting of the Nanomaterials Working Group
The SCCS Working Group met on April 14 at a meeting on nanomaterials in cosmetic products. The minutes of this session are presented below with the points that were discussed. Draft opinions to discuss: HAA299 (nano) Update of the Nano Guidance Information from the...
Meeting of the Nanomaterials Working Group
The SCCS Working Group met on April 14 at a meeting on nanomaterials in cosmetic products. The minutes of this session are presented below with the points that were discussed. Draft opinions to discuss: HAA299 (nano) Update of the Nano Guidance Information from the...
11th revision Notes of Guidance published
The SCCS publishes the 11th Revision of the Notes of Guidance for the testing of cosmetic ingredients and their safety. The document contains relevant information about testing and the safety evaluation of cosmetic substances in Europe. It is designed to give guidance...
15th Plenary Meeting of the SCCS
During March 30-31, the 15th plenary meeting of the SCCS took place. In this meeting, different topics related to cosmetic ingredients were discussed. The following draft opinions were discussed: Nanomaterials in cosmetic ingredients Hydroxyapatite (nano) The...