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On 6-7 June 2023, the SCCS 5th plenary meeting was held.
On 13 June 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the fragrance ingredient “Benzyl Salicylate” included in the priority list of 28 potential Endocrine Disruptors (EDs). The deadline for comments was set for 4 August 2023.
On 9 June 2023, the European Commission asked the Scientific Committee to assess the inhalation toxicity of the fragrance ingredient Acetylated Vetiver Oil – AVO (CAS No 84082-84-8, EC No 282-031-1) in sprayable cosmetic products – Submission IV. The SCCS approved this mandate in the plenary meeting on 6-7 June Read more…
On 9 June 2023, the European Commission formally requested the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) to evaluate the information submitted regarding Aluminium and review the conclusions presented in SCCS/1613/19, SCCS/1626/20, and SCCS/1644/22, accordingly. This request signifies the Commission’s commitment to ensuring the safety and appropriate usage of Aluminium in Read more…
On 9 June 2023, the Scientific Committee published its final Opinion on the safety of Salicylic Acid with CAS no 69-72-7, EC No. 200-712-3. The SCCS adopted this document during the plenary meeting on 6-7 June 2023.
On 8 June 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Butylparaben, with CAS No. 94-26-8, EC No. 202-318-7. The deadline for comments was set for 21 August 2023.
On 8 June 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Methylparaben, with CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7. The deadline for comments was set for 21 August 2023.
On 15-16 May 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
On 12 May 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on Nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held.
The draft agenda of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) 5th plenary meeting, on 6-7 June 2023, has just been published.