EU SCCS Publishes Four Opinions
On 2nd February 2026, the EU SCCS published the following:
The SCCS does not consider Basic Brown 16 safe when used as an ingredient in non-oxidative hair dye formulations because the weight of evidence indicates its potential for mutagenicity.
The SCCS does not consider Basic Blue 99 safe when used as an ingredient in non-oxidative hair dye formulations because the collective evidence indicates a potential for genotoxicity.
The use of ‘Thiomersal’ and ‘Phenylmercuric salts’ as preservatives in cosmetic eye products is not considered safe at the concentration levels currently permitted in cosmetic products.
The SCCS is of the opinion that the PGAs Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Methylamido-Dihydro-Noralfaprostal and Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide cannot be considered safe for use in cosmetic products intended for promoting the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows.
Canada Amends DSL
On 25th February 2026, it was announced in the Canada Gazette that the Domestic Substances List (DSL) is amended. Cyclohexanamine (CAS 108-91-8) is removed from Part 1 of the DSL (unrestricted substances) and added to Part 2, where it is subject to Significant New Activity (SNAc) requirements.
You may read the Gazette here.
