Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Final Opinion

Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Final Opinion

On 10th of February 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded that Basic Brown (C009) is not safe, due to evidence suggesting potential mutagenicity. It is commonly used in non-oxidative hair dye products. The SCCS published their final...
Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Final Opinion

Prostaglandin Analogues – Draft SCCS Opinion

Summary: Substance: Prostaglandin AnaloguesEffected Products: Eyelash and eyebrow growth productsDate of Implementation: Unapplicable, SCCS Opinion stage On 6 June 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its draft opinion concerning...
California Proposition 65 Settlements

California Proposition 65 Settlements

Under California Proposition 65 settlements recently finalized in Q1 2025, consumer products, particularly powder cosmetics, face stricter requirements for Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂). Companies must now either limit TiO₂ to no more than 5% of the product’s mass and...