SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER SAFETY
Knowledge Source Identification | |
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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 |