Draft SCCS Opinion on Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Draft SCCS Opinion on Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

On 12 November 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (EHMC). In the draft opinion, the SCCS could not conclude on the safety of EHMC because the information provided is insufficient to...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Cosmetics Europe Update and Actions on DnHexP

The publication of the mandate to the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (available here) to assess the safety of UV filter diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate (DHHB) in cosmetic products, Cosmetics Europe (CE – the EU personal care association) contacted...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Final SCCS Opinion on Acetylated Vetiver Oil

On 25 October 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the inhalation toxicity of the fragrance ingredient acetylated vetiver oil in sprayable cosmetic products. The SCCS concluded that acetylated vetiver oil (with 1%...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Final SCCS Opinion on HC Yellow No. 16 (B123)

On 25 October 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the hair colorant HC Yellow No. 16 (B123). The SCCS concluded that HC Yellow No. 16 (B123) is safe for use at 1% in oxidative hair dye formulations, and at 1.5% in...