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On 22 December 2023, the SCCS published the final opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite. The SCCS adopted this Opinion during the plenary meeting on 21 December 2023.
On 15 December 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of Benzophenone-4 in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments was set for 16 February 2024.
On 15 December 2023, the SCCS published a preliminary opinion on the safety and appropriate usage of Aluminium in cosmetic products after reviewing the conclusions presented in SCCS/1613/19, SCCS/1626/20, and SCCS/1644/22. The deadline for comments was set for 16 February 2024.
On 15 December 2023, the SCCS published the final opinion on Methylparaben. The SCCS adopted this Opinion during the plenary meeting on 14 December 2023.
On 5 December 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held. The points of the previous meeting were agreed and published.
On 5 December 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary scientific advice on the safety of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) with CAS/EC numbers (13463-67-7/236-675-5, 1317-70-0/215-280-1, 1317-80-2/215-282-2) with a focus on genotoxicity and exposure via the inhalation and oral route in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments was set for 6 February 2024.
On 21-22 November 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.
The Commission requests the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on micronsized particulate Silver (CAS/EC No. 7440-22-4/231-131-3) used in cosmetic products. The Committee has six months to deliver its Opinion.
The Commission requests the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on Hydroxyapatite (nano) in response to the industry’s submission of evidence. In particular, following a regulatory proposal by the Commission services to restrict the use of Hydroxyapatite (nano) in cosmetics, the industry submitted evidence to demonstrate its safety at Read more…
The Commission requests the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on ‘Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate’ (CAS No. 30364-51-3/ EC No. 250-151-3) as a coating of Titanium Dioxide (nano) for use as a UV filter in dermally applied cosmetic products. The Committee has nine months to deliver its Opinion.