Final SCCS Opinion on HC Blue 18

Final SCCS Opinion on HC Blue 18

On 8th May 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the use of hair colorant HC Blue 18 in non-oxidative and oxidative hair dye formulations. The SCCS concluded that the use of hair dye HC Blue 18 is safe for use in...
Final SCCS Opinion on Sodium bromothymol blue (C186)

Final SCCS Opinion on Sodium bromothymol blue (C186)

On 23 March 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the use of sodium bromothymol blue (C186), a new non-oxidative hair dye.  As per the draft opinion (previously mentioned in the November 2022 GRIP updates), The SCCS...
Final SCCS Opinion on HC Blue 18

Final SCCS Opinion on Hydroxyapatite (nano)

On 23 March 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the use of hydroxyapatite (nano) in cosmetic products. The final opinion is in line with the draft opinion (previously mentioned in the February 2023 GRIP updates). The...
Final SCCS Opinion on HC Blue 18

Final SCCS Opinion on Aluminium

On 2 February 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products. There are some differences compared to the draft opinion, the final opinion can be found here. The SCCS concluded that...
Final SCCS Opinion on HC Blue 18

Final SCCS Opinion on Alpha and Beta Arbutin

On 1 February 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on alpha and beta arbutin. The final opinion has a positive conclusion, compared to its initial assessment in the draft opinion.The SCCS concluded that: alpha-arbutin is...