The EU Commission has amended the Cosmetics Regulation to prohibit certain nanomaterials considered a "potential risk" to human health, including various forms of gold, silver, copper, platinum, and styrene/acrylates copolymer.
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The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a final opinion on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products, with submission IV.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a preliminary opinion on the safety of Silver (CAS/EC No. 7440-22-4/231-131-3) used in cosmetic products.
The 7th plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) which is on 27 March 2024, Luxembourg (hybrid meeting) will focus on cosmetics regulation and safety, with a particular emphasis on new and draft mandates for certain ch
On March 15, 2024, the European Commission amended the regulation (EC) 1223/2009 to (EU) 2024/858 with regards to use of the nanomaterials Styrene/Acrylates copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates copolymer, Copper, Colloidal Copper, Hydroxyapat
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a safety opinion regarding the use of aluminium compounds in cosmetic products.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has concluded that using methylparaben as a preservative in cosmetic products at concentrations of up to 0.4% (expressed as acid) is safe, considering available data and concerns related to endocr
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a preliminary opinion on benzophenone-4, a UV filter used in cosmetic products.
The European Commission for Safety and Health (SCCS) has evaluated the genotoxicity potential of various titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades used in oral cosmetic products.
The SCCS/1633/21 Opinion determined that Methyl Salicylate in toothpaste up to a maximum concentration of 2.52% is safe for children under the age of six.