Plenary Meetings
SCCS 4th plenary meeting, 21-22 March 2023
On 21-22 March 2023, the SCCS 4th plenary meeting was held.
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Preliminary Opinions
Silver Zinc Zeolite: Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 4 April 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite with (CAS No. 130328-20-0, EC No. 603-404-0). The deadline for comments was set for 5 June 2023.
Final Opinions
Hydroxyapatite (nano): Final SCCS opinion
On 23 March 2023, the Scientific Committee published its final Opinion on the safety of Hydroxyapatite (nano). The SCCS adopted this document during the plenary meeting on 21-22 March 2023.
Final Opinions
Sodium bromothymol blue (C186): Final SCCS opinion
On 23 March 2023, the Scientific Committee published its final Opinion on the safety of the hair dye, Sodium bromothymol blue (C186). The SCCS adopted this document during the plenary meeting on 21-22 March 2023.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products, 27 February 2023
On 27 February 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held.
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 22-23 February 2023
On 22-23 February 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
News
Cosmetics Europe launches a new database of cosmetic ingredients
On 16 February 2023, Cosmetics Europe launches a new online database COSMILE Europe. It is a European database of cosmetic ingredients to help consumers to find information on ingredients displayed on the label or packaging of cosmetics and personal care products.
News
Cosmetic brands call on EC to accelerate the ban on microplastics
On 17 February 2023, a group of brands and associations from the cosmetics industry, committed to formulating and selling only microplastic-free products, urged the European Commission (EC) in an open letter to accelerate the ban of intentionally added microplastics from all cosmetic products.
News
Recommendations on cosmetic claims in France
Advertising claims must comply with Regulation (EU) No. 655/2013 establishing common criteria that claims relating to cosmetic products must meet, as well as the latest version of the Manual on the scope of application of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 (Art.2 (1)(a)).
Requests For Opinions
HC Blue 18: Request for SCCS Scientific Advice
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee to assess the safety of the hair dye ‘HC Blue 18 (B122)’. The SCCS approved this mandate by written procedure on 10 February 2023, and the Committee has three months to deliver its Opinion.