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

Prostaglandin Analogues – SCCS Final Opinion

On 10th of February 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded that certain prostaglandin analogues are not considered safe for use in eyebrow and eyelash growth products, based on available research, although non-genotoxic carcinogenicity...
Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Final Opinion

Salicylic Acids Aggregated Exposure – SCCS mandate

Summary: The SCCS has been asked to review the safety of aggregated exposure to salicylic acid from its esters in adult cosmetics. While annexes already regulate these esters, the SCCS will assess other compounds that may release salicylic acid. The SCCS was mandated...