SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER SAFETY
| Knowledge Source Identification | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge source name | SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER SAFETY |
| Abbreviated name | SCCS |
| Owner/Developer | European Commission |
| Abbreviated owner | EC |
| Country | Belgium |
| Languages | English |
| URL | http://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/consumer_safety/index_en.htm |
| Contact email | SANTE-C2-SCCS@ec.europa.eu |
| Description | The Committee provides opinions on health and safety risks (chemical, biological, mechanical and other physical risks) of non-food consumer products (e.g. cosmetic products and their ingredients, toys, textiles, clothing, personal care and household products) and services (e.g. tattooing, artificial sun tanning). |
| Knowledge Source Category | |
| Category | Experts |
| Sub categories | Scientific Committee |
| Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
| Dissemination channel | Website, E-mail |
| Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | Scientists, Policy-makers, Regulators |
| Users access | Open access |
| Knowledge Characterization | |
| 3Rs relevance | Replacement, Reduction, Refinement |
| Purpose | Documentation and information |
| Legislative framework | Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Biocidal Products Regulation (EC) No 528/2012 |