Prostaglandin Analogues – Draft SCCS Opinion

Prostaglandin Analogues – Draft SCCS Opinion

Summary: Substance: Prostaglandin AnaloguesEffected Products: Eyelash and eyebrow growth productsDate of Implementation: Unapplicable, SCCS Opinion stage On 6 June 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its draft opinion concerning...
SAG-CS Opinion Published – UV Filter Homosalate

SAG-CS Opinion Published – UV Filter Homosalate

Summary Substance: HomosalateEffected Products: All cosmetics productsDate of Implementation: In line with current regulation On 21 May 2025, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) released its opinion regarding the safety of...
Prostaglandin Analogues – Draft SCCS Opinion

Hydroxyapatite – Draft SCCS Opinion

On 3 April 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on hydroxyapatite (nano) (submission IV). The opinion can be found here for review. What is Hydroxyapatite (nano)? Nano Hydroxyapatite (n-HAp) is a nano-sized form of...
Prostaglandin Analogues – Draft 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...
Prostaglandin Analogues – Draft SCCS Opinion

Basic Blue 99 (C059) – New SCCS Mandate

On 1 April 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) was mandated to assess the safety of Basic Blue 99 in view of the newly provided information on composition and analytical description, as well as additional genotoxicity results, when Basic Blue 99...