The SCCS are due to pronounce on the safety of four cosmetic ingredients, including vitamin A, the nano-form of hydroxyapatite, and two other hair dyes.
Beauty and personal care
SCCS Opinions: Carbon Black, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety issue new opinions on the use of carbon black, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and their safety levels in cosmetics.
Cetylpyridinium Chloride – the next cosmetics preservative?
Will cetylpyridinium chloride be the next preservative allowed for use under Annex V of the 1223/2009/EC cosmetics regulation? Find out more with Obelis.
SCCS finally pronounces on α-Arbutin
The Scientific Committee on Consumers Safety's opinion finally addresses concerns surrounding the safety of α-Arbutin, β-Arbutin and Deoxyarbutin in cosmetics.
Fragrance Allergens in Cosmetic Products: new potential challenges for labeling compliance
The EU Commission proposes new regulatory guidelines for product labelling on cosmetic fragrances containing allergens sold on the EU market.
SCCS to clarify concerns on Arbutin, a skin-whitening cosmetics ingredient
The EC have requested the Scientific Committee on Consumers Safety issue an opinion on the safety of skin-whitening ingredient Arbutin in cosmetic products.
Aesthetic Products Under New Medical Device Regulation
The EU medical device regulation has created a new category known as 'Aesthetic Devices'. These are defined as devices “without and intended medical purpose”.
Verdict on Dichloromethane open for comments until May 22nd
The SCCS' verdict on the use of dichloromethane in cosmetics products under regulation 1223/2009 is open until March 15th 2015.
SCCS Opinion on “Silica, Hydrated Silica, and Silica Surface Modified with Alkyl Silylates (nano form)”
The SCCS has issued an opinion on silica, hydrated silica, and silica surface modified with nano-form alkyl silylates under EU cosmetic regulation 1223/2009.
An Explanation of the Responsible Person
EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 introduced the Responsible Person to EU cosmetics. But what is a Responsible Person and why is it mandatory to have one?