Public consultation has opened on the European Commission's proposal to restrict the use of methylisothiazolinone (MI) in cosmetic products.
Beauty and personal care
SCCS Opinion on 2,5,6-Triamino-4-pyrimidinol sulfate (Colipa No. A143) and HC Yellow No. 17 (B121)
Learn more about the SCCS' opinion on 2,5,6-Triamino-4-pyrimidinol sulfate (Colipa No. A143) and HC Yellow No. 17 (B121) and how it may affect your products.
Hair Dyes – NEW SCCS Opinions
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety have issued opinions on a range of hair dye ingredients and their safety for use on the European market.
SCCS to pronounce on the safety of four cosmetic ingredients
The SCCS are due to pronounce on the safety of four cosmetic ingredients, including vitamin A, the nano-form of hydroxyapatite, and two other hair dyes.
SCCS Opinions: Carbon Black, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety issue new opinions on the use of carbon black, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and their safety levels in cosmetics.
Cetylpyridinium Chloride – the next cosmetics preservative?
Will cetylpyridinium chloride be the next preservative allowed for use under Annex V of the 1223/2009/EC cosmetics regulation? Find out more with Obelis.
SCCS finally pronounces on α-Arbutin
The Scientific Committee on Consumers Safety's opinion finally addresses concerns surrounding the safety of α-Arbutin, β-Arbutin and Deoxyarbutin in cosmetics.
Fragrance Allergens in Cosmetic Products: new potential challenges for labeling compliance
The EU Commission proposes new regulatory guidelines for product labelling on cosmetic fragrances containing allergens sold on the EU market.
The TTIP will not get banned ingredients into the EU
It has been announced that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership will not have any influence on cosmetics ingredients previously banned in the EU.
SCCS to clarify concerns on Arbutin, a skin-whitening cosmetics ingredient
The EC have requested the Scientific Committee on Consumers Safety issue an opinion on the safety of skin-whitening ingredient Arbutin in cosmetic products.