Final Opinions
12th revision of SCCS Notes of guidance for the testing of cosmetic ingredients and their safety evaluation
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News
Cosmetics Europe Recommendation for harmonizing Allergy Alert Test instructions for Hair Coloring Products
On April 24, 2023, Cosmetics Europe (CE), the association representing the personal care industry in the European Union (EU), released a new recommendation regarding the Allergy Alert Test (AAT) for hair coloring products. This recommendation introduces a standardized process for conducting the AAT. Cosmetics Europe recommends that companies marketing hair Read more…
Working Group Meetings
SCCS WG meeting on cosmetic ingredients, 17-18 April 2023
On 17-18 April 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products was held.
Preliminary Opinions
Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano): Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 24 April 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes, and hydrated forms of Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano), with CAS/EC No. 99685-96-8/628-630-7, 11538-22-7/-, 182024-48 42-6/-. The deadline for comments was set for 12 June 2023.
Plenary Meetings
SCCS 4th plenary meeting, 21-22 March 2023
On 21-22 March 2023, the SCCS 4th plenary meeting was held.
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 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.
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 nanomaterials in cosmetic products – January 2023
On 18 January 2023, the SCCS meeting of the Working Group (WG) on nanomaterials in cosmetic products was held.