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

Basic Blue 99 (C059) – SCCS Final Opinion

On 10th of February 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded that Basic Blue 99 (C059) is not safe, citing potential genotoxicity and its classification as a skin sensitiser, commonly used in non-oxidative hair dyes. The SCCS published their...
Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Final Opinion

Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Draft Opinion

It was concluded that Basic Brown 16 is not safe for use in non-oxidative hair dye formulations as evidence presents risk of mutagenicity. This is open for comments until the 19th of January 2026 More information is available here.
Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Final Opinion

Basic Blue 99 (C059) – SCCS Draft Opinion

It was concluded that Basic Blue 99 is not safe for use in non-oxidative hair dye formulations as there is evidence for genotoxicity.  This is open for comments until the 19th of January 2026. More information can be found here
New SCCS Mandate for HC Red 18 (B124 or FPK 245)

New SCCS Mandate for HC Red 18 (B124 or FPK 245)

On 27 March 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted a new mandate to review the safety of HC Red 18 in oxidative hair dye formulations. It can be accessed here. The terms of reference of this mandate are as follows. The SCCS is requested to...