Scientific Committees - Latest updates

New article on non-animal testing published in the scientific journal "Archives of Toxicology"

SCHEER - Memorandum on Weight of Evidence approach for Risk Assessment - Update 2026

SCCS - Preliminary Opinion open for comments on Silver used in cosmetic products - Deadline: 23 February 2026

SCCS - Minutes of the Working Group meeting on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products of 18 November 2025

ICCG - Minutes of the meeting of 21 November 2025

Public consultation: Health hazards and risks of brain stimulators for non-medical purposes

SCCS - Preliminary Opinion open for comments on Cannabidiol (CBD) used in cosmetic products (deadline for comments: 21 January 2026)

SCCS - Preliminary Opinion open for comments on the safety of Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts as preservatives in cosmetic products (deadline: 21 January 2026)

SCCS - Scientific advice open for comments on hair dye ‘Basic Brown 16’ (C009) - Submission V ter. (deadline: 19 January 2026)

SCCS - Scientific advice open for comments on Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) - deadline for comments: 19 January 2026

SCCS - Scientific advice open for comments on hair dye ‘Basic blue 99’ (C059) - Submissions IV & V (deadline for comments: 19 January 2026)

SCCS - Minutes of the 12th plenary meeting, Luxembourg, 30 October 2025

SCCS - Minutes of the Working Group meeting on Cosmetic Ingredients of 29 October 2025

SCCS - Minutes of the Working Group meeting on Methodologies of 28 October 2025

SCCS - Final Opinion on Tea Tree Oil

SCCS - Request for a scientific Opinion on the safety of Acetophenone

SCCS - Request for a scientific Opinion on the safety of Cresyl Methoxycinnamate

SCCS - Request for a scientific advice on the recommendations to the SCCS regarding the autonomous implementation of the Hairdressing Social Partners’ Action Plan

SCCS - Request for a scientific advice on Silver used in cosmetic products