Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 30-31 January 2023
On 30-31 January 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
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Final Opinions
Alpha-arbutin and Beta-arbutin: Final SCCS opinion
The Scientific Committee has published its final Opinion on Alpha-arbutin and Beta-arbutin. It was adopted by written procedure on 31 January 2023
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 19-20 December 2022
On 19-20 December 2022, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
Plenary Meetings
Draft agenda of the SCCS 2nd plenary meeting, 21-22 June 2022
The draft agenda of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) 2nd plenary meeting, on 21-22 June 2022, has just been published.
Preliminary Opinions
Alpha-arbutin and beta-arbutin: Preliminary SCCS opinion
The Scientific Committee has published the preliminary opinion on alpha-arbutin and beta-arbutin after the mandate given by the European Commission to assess their potential to release hydroquinone (HQ). Hydroquinone (CAS No. 123-31-9, EC No. 204-617-8) is prohibited as a cosmetic ingredient. The SCCS adopted this document at its plenary meeting Read more…