Final Opinions
Corrigendum on the 12th revision of the SCCS Notes of Guidance
A corrigendum on the 12th revision of the SCCS Notes of Guidance has been published.
News
Cosmetics Europe guidance on the implementation of the General Product Safety Regulation in cosmetics
Cosmetics Europe has recently published guidance with the view of clarifying the application of Article 19 of the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) to cosmetic products.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 25 October 2023
On 25 October 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held. The points of the previous meeting were agreed upon and published. Below is a summary of the points discussed in this WG meeting.
Plenary Meetings
SCCS 6th plenary meeting, 26 October 2023
On 26 October 2023, the SCCS 6th plenary meeting was held. Below is a summary of the points discussed in this WG meeting.
Preliminary Opinions
Hair dye Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165): Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 7 November 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the hair dye Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165) (CAS/EC No. 73793-79-0/827-723-1 and 1928659-47-5/-) in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments was set for 8 January 2024.
Final Opinions
Factsheet of the 2nd revision of the SCCS Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics
The factsheet of the 2nd revision of the SCCS Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics has just been published.
Final Opinions
Factsheet of the 12th revision of SCCS Notes of guidance
The factsheet of the 12th Revision of the SCCS Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and their Safety Evaluation has just been published.
Preliminary Opinions
Hexyl Salicylate: Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 9 November 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Hexyl Salicylate used in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments was set for 12 January 2024.
News
Cosmetics Europe Guidelines on the ‘fragrance allergens’ requirements
On 7 November 2023, Cosmetics Europe published a guidance called “Guidelines on the fragrance allergens requirements” to further explain Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, which amends Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 concerning the labeling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products.
Final Opinions
Water-soluble Zinc salts in oral products: Final SCCS opinion (Submission II)
On 6 November 2023, the SCCS published the final opinion on Water-soluble Zinc salts in oral cosmetic products. The SCCS adopted this Opinion during the plenary meeting on 26 October 2023.