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On 26 August 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the fragrance ingredient Citral concerning the skin sensitisation endpoint.
On 1 August 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary scientific advice on the safety of hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 (Colipa No B123) used in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments was set by 27 September 2024.
On 1 August 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of o-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate (CAS/EC No. 90-43-7/201-993-5 and 132-27-4/205-055-6) used in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments is on 27 September 2024.
On 26 July 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary addendum to SCCS/1658/23 to cover children’s exposure to Hexyl Salicylate (hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) from cosmetic products.
On 26 July 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the safety of Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS No.204-112-2, EC No.115-86-6).
On 19 June 2024, 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.
On 3 July 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the safety of Silver in cosmetic products.
On 20 June 2024, the SCCS 8th plenary meeting was held. Below is a summary of the points discussed in this WG meeting.
On 30 May 2024, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held.
On 21-22 May 2024, 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.