Benzophenone-1 – Final SCCS Opinion

Benzophenone-1 – Final SCCS Opinion

On 1 April 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the final opinion for benzophenone-1. The opinion is available here for review. What is Benzophenone-1? Benzophenone-1, also known as BP-1, is a synthetic organic compound commonly used in...
HC Red No. 18 (Colipa No. B124) – Final SCCS Opinion

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%...
HC Red No. 18 (Colipa No. B124) – Final SCCS Opinion

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...