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Section: Regulations
David Steinberg discussed preservatives and particularly, preservative regulations in the U.S., Canada and the EU; their usage in products; and how the outlook on preservatives impacted the cosmetic industry.
Midwest SCC Outlines Preservative Formulating and Regulations
At the May 2021 Midwest SCC virtual meeting, David Steinberg discussed preservatives; particularly regulations in the U.S., Canada and the EU, as well as their use in products and how the outlook on preservatives impacts the cosmetic industry.
May 13th, 2021
SCCP Reviews Hydrogen Peroxide
The European Commission is requesting an opinion from the Scientific committee on Consumer Products on the health risks associated with the use of hydrogen peroxide in oral hygiene products.
Oct 31st, 2008
SCCP Assesses Tea Tree Oil
When exposed to air and heat, tea tree oil is prone to oxidation and yields epoxides and other oxidation products that contribute to its skin sensitizing potential.
Jan 27th, 2009
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SCCP Re-evaluates Toluene and Benzophenone-3
The European Commission (EC) is requesting opinions from its Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) on benzophenone-3 and toluene.
Oct 27th, 2008
SCCS Rules on Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
The SCCS has adopted the opinion that alkyl trimethylammonium chloride is safe as a non-preservative when incorporated at the recommended use levels.
Feb 12th, 2010
Product developers have incorporated these materials to restore lost functioning in skin after menopause due to estrogen deficiency.
Genistein Safe, Daidzein Inconclusive: SCCS Opinion
The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its opinion on the safety of genistein and daidzein in terms of potential endocrine disruption.
Jan 31st, 2022
Stanley Qi, Ph.D., presenting at the SCC Annual Meeting on CRISPR gene editing.
SCC Annual Meeting: Is CRISPR 'Bad' for Cosmetics?
CRISPR gene editing breakthroughs could make vast changes in cosmetic formulations—Stanley Qi, Ph.D., took the keynote stage at the SCC Annual Meeting to discuss its implications.
Dec 13th, 2017
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SCCS Gives Cyclopentasiloxane Thumbs Up for Safety, Mostly
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has determined that cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is safe at the reported concentrations in cosmetics, except for use in hair styling aerosols and sun care spray products.
Aug 30th, 2016
SCCS OKs Skin Brightener Alpha-Arbutin in Cosmetics
The SCCS is allowing the cosmetic industry to continue using the high-performing and easy-to-formulate active ingredient used to even skin tones.
Jul 29th, 2015
SCCP Questions Triclosan Percentages in Mouthwash and Leave-ons
According to the committee, the ingredient is not safe at the given concentration in mouthwashes and leave-on products such as body lotion due to a higher absorption rate.
Jun 21st, 2012
Claudia Aguirre, Ph.D., presenting at the SCC Annual Meeting
SCC Annual Meeting: Skin Gives Us Access to the Brain
Wellness plays a role in the personal care industry—Claudia Aguirre, Ph.D., spoke at the SCC Annual Meeting on touch, wellness marketing claims and how its concepts are affecting the industry.
Dec 13th, 2017
SCC Tackles Claims Substantiation and Genetic Testing at Annual Meeting
At the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' (SCC) Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, which took place on Dec. 12-13, 2013 at the New York Hilton, pertinent subjects were tackled, such as modern claims substantiation, nanomaterials, genetic testing and cosmetic dermatology.
Jan 10th, 2014
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Clearing the Haze Around CBD Cosmetics at SCC Annual Meeting
CBD in cosmetics is a big mess, according to Victor Mencarelli, of the Hain Celestial Group. He and others tried to suss through it during the SCC Annual meeting this week in NYC.
Dec 18th, 2019
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SCCS on Methyl Salicylate: Safe Within Cosmetic Limits, Weak Sensitizer
The European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) recently issued its preliminary Opinion on the safety of methyl salicylate.
Jul 19th, 2021
SCCP Rules on Hair Dyes and Disagrees with Consumer Patch Test
The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) has deemed five hair-dye ingredients safe at recommended concentrations and labeled one with insufficient data.
Oct 27th, 2008
The bigger impact is that concerns over the potential endocrine-disrupting effects of bisphenols will no doubt put other cosmetic ingredients with the same alleged effects front and center (again), drawing interest from regulators.
Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down
From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.
Jun 9th, 2023
The guides are regularly revised to incorporate the progress of scientific knowledge in general and the experience gained particularly in the field of testing and safety evaluation of cosmetic ingredients.
11 Changes to SCCS Guides for Cosmetics Safety Testing — Plus a Note on 'Nano'
The European Union's (EU's) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) recently updated its notes of guidance (NoG) for cosmetics and cosmetic ingredient safety testing, emphasizing alternatives to animal testing and more.
Jun 5th, 2023
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SCCS Deems Salicylic Acid Safe for Preservation and Cosmetics, Anti-acne Still a Question
Preservation, cosmetic ingredients and anti-acne care applications for salicylic acid were reviewed by the SCCS in its latest published opinion.
Jan 4th, 2019
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