Draft SCCS Opinion on Titanium Dioxide (Genotoxicity)
On 5 December 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide in cosmetic products (can be accessed here). This review comes as a consequence of the recent European Food Safety Authority...
New SCCS Mandate for Hydroxyapatite (nano)
On 20 November 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) was mandated (can be accessed here) by the EU Commission to review the safety of hydroxyapatite (nano), following new evidence submitted by industry to demonstrate the safety of this ingredient at...
Draft SCCS Opinion for Water Soluble Zinc Salts
On 4 July 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of water-soluble zinc salts used in oral hygiene cosmetic products (can be accessed here). In the draft opinion, the SCCS took into consideration aggregate...