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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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

New for SCC Annual Meeting: Optics, China Regulations and Hair Growth

The SCC Annual Meeting, held Dec. 6 and 7, 2012, in Manhattan, went off without a hitch after hurricane Sandy blasted the East Coast in late October. While the national office is still operating at less than 100%, many attendees reported feeling lucky they experienced minimal effects from the storm.

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.

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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.

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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2017 Recap

This show has grown in exhibitors and attendees and was relocated to Manhattan, New York. The show stayed relatively busy for both days and everyone seemed to get something out of walking the show floor. We can’t wait to see what next year will bring!

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