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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 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.
On 10 November 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 25 October 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.
On 7 November 2023, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the hair dye Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165) (CAS/EC No. 73793-79-0/827-723-1 and 1928659-47-5/-) in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments was set for 8 January 2024.
On 6 November 2023, the SCCS published the final opinion on Water-soluble Zinc salts in oral cosmetic products. The SCCS adopted this Opinion during the plenary meeting on 26 October 2023.