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SCCS/1684/25: Scientific Advice on Hair Dye Basic Brown 16 (C009) - Submission V Ter.
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Country/Region:
EU
Competent Authority:
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
Type:
Scientific Opinion
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2026-02-10
Implementation Date:
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 Official SCCS/1684/25: Scientific Advice on Hair Dye Basic Brown 16 (C009) - Submission V Ter.
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Summary

This opinion presents the safety evaluation of Basic Brown 16 in cosmetic products. Based on the newly submitted data, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) considers Basic Brown 16 unsafe for use in non-oxidative hair dye formulations, due to evidence indicating potential mutagenicity.

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