Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS): Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients in Cosmetic Products: 17-18 December 2024, Luxembourg: Minutes

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients recently held a meeting to discuss several key topics, including:

• Preliminary Opinions:
  • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
  • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  • Prostaglandins
• Upcoming Opinions:
  • Preliminary opinions on Salicylic Acid, Butylparaben, and Methyl Salicylate are planned, specifically addressing children's exposure.
• Commenting Period:
  • Scientific advice on HC Red No. 18, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, and Benzophenone-1 is currently open for public commenting.
• Corrigendum:
  • A corrigendum was adopted for Hexyl Salicylate, addressing updates or corrections to previous assessments.
• Future Mandates:
  • Draft mandates for Thiomersal and Cannabidiol are expected to be released in early 2025.
• Exposure Assessment:
  • An expert in exposure assessment will join future meetings to provide further scientific input.

This meeting reflects ongoing efforts to review and provide scientific advice on the safety and usage of various cosmetic ingredients, ensuring consumer safety and addressing emerging concerns in the field.

Source: https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6414d60c-b797-4525-9721-0a8ddbcf5683_en?filename=sccs2022_miwg_064.pdf

Region: EU Harmonized (27 Markets)