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Section: Regulations
Preservation
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.
Regional
The Name Game--SCCP Replaces SCCNFP
By order of the European Commission, in 2004 the Scientific Committee on Cosmetics and Non-Food Products (SCCNFP) became officially known as the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP). What does this name change signify, and why was it necessary?
Regional
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.
Regional
SCCP Reviews Hair Dyes
In Europe, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) has been busy reviewing the components of hair dyes. On Dec. 13, 2005, the committee issued its opinion on the exposure and reaction products of oxidative hair dye formulations. For chemists interested in the chemistry of oxidative hair dyes, this is an excellent review of the various chemical reactions that result in hair dyeing.
Regional
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.
Regional
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.
Regional
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.
Safety
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.
Literature/Data
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.
Regional
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.
Safety/Stability
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.
Regional
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.
Literature/Data
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.
Event Coverage
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.
Regional
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.
Bath/Shower
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.
Regional
Regulatory Review: EU Update: Animal Origin Materials and Other SCCP Opinions
This column outlines recent advancements in EU regulation. It discusses regulation of animal origin ingredients in addition to SCCP opinions on coumarin, parabens, toluene, triclosan, HC Red No. 1 and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor.
Regional
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.
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