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.
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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.
On 7 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency announced that its Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) adopted an opinion on the proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) extract and essential oil (CAS no: 85085-48-9).
On 28 November 2022, ECHA started the consultation on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) extract and essential oil (CAS no: 85085-48-9). Poland submitted the proposal and the deadline is on 27 January 2023. If the classification process is completed, the use of these substances in Read more…