Final Opinions
Children’s exposure to Methyl Salicylate: final version of the SCCS Scientific Advice
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SCCS
SCCS – Scientific Opinion open for comments on Prostaglandin Analogues – deadline: 18 August 2025
On 6 June 2025, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of prostaglandin analogues in cosmetic products. The prostaglandin analogues taken into consideration are Methylamido-Dihydro-Noralfaprostal (MDN) with (CAS No. 155206-01-2), Isopropyl Cloprostenate (IPCP) with (CAS No. 157283-66-4), and Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide (DDDE) with (CAS No. 1185851-52-8).
Preliminary Opinions
Scientific Opinion open for comments on Tea Tree Oil – deadline: 18 August 2025
On 6 June 2025, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of Tea Tree Oil (CAS/EC No. 68647-73-4 /285-377-1) in cosmetic products.
Preliminary Opinions
Preliminary Opinion open for comments on Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate – Deadline: 17 January 2025
On 12 November 2024, the SCCS published a preliminary opinion on the safety of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (CAS No. 5466-77-3/83834-59-7, EC No. 226-775-7/629-661-9) in cosmetic products.
Final Opinions
Final Opinion on Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate used in cosmetic products
On 25 October 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the safety of Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate (CAS/EC No. 90-43-7/201-993-5 and 132-27-4/205-055-6) in cosmetic products.
Final Opinions
Final Opinion on new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano form)
On 25 October 2024, the SCCS published the opinion on the safety of the new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano form) in cosmetic products.
Final Opinions
Citral: Final SCCS opinion
On 26 August 2024, the SCCS published the final opinion on the fragrance ingredient Citral concerning the skin sensitisation endpoint.
Preliminary Opinions
Hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 (Colipa No B123): Preliminary SCCS Scientific Advice (Submission II)
On 1 August 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary scientific advice on the safety of hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 (Colipa No B123) used in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments was set by 27 September 2024.
Preliminary Opinions
o-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate: Preliminary SCCS opinion
On 1 August 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary opinion on the safety of o-Phenylphenol and Sodium o-Phenylphenate (CAS/EC No. 90-43-7/201-993-5 and 132-27-4/205-055-6) used in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments is on 27 September 2024.
Preliminary Opinions
Children’s exposure to Hexyl Salicylate from cosmetic products: Preliminary Addendum to SCCS/1658/23 Opinion
On 26 July 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary addendum to SCCS/1658/23 to cover children’s exposure to Hexyl Salicylate (hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) from cosmetic products.