SCIENTIFIC ADVICE on HC Blue 18 (Colipa No. B122) - Submission II - SCCS/1653/23

International audience; SCIENTIFIC ADVICE on HC Blue 18 (Colipa No. B122) - Submission II - SCCS/1653/23U. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, .J. Coenraads, M. Dusinska, J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C. L. Galli, E. Panteri, V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle, M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. Wijnhoven, E. Benfentati, N. Cabaton, E. Corsini, A. Koutsodimou, H. Louro, W. Uter, N. von GoetzThe SCCS adopted this document by written procedure on 27 April 2023 (24 Pages)Mise en ligne : 8 Mai 2023https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/sccs-scientific-advice-hc-blue-18-colipa-no-b122-submission-ii_enDetailsPublication date 8 May 2023Author : Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)DescriptionSCCS members: U. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, P.J. Coenraads (Chairperson), M. Dusinska, J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C.L. Galli, E. Panteri (Rapporteur), V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle, M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. WijnhovenSCCS external experts: E. Benfentati, N. Cabaton, E. Corsini, A. Koutsodimou, H. Louro, W. Uter, N. von GoetzContact:SANTE-SCCS@ec.europa.euOn request from: European CommissionSCCS Number: SCCS/1653/23Adopted on: 27 April 2023Conclusion of the opinion:1. In light of the data provided, does the SCCS consider HC Blue 18, safe when used in non-oxidative as well as in oxidative hair dye formulations up to a maximum on-head concentration of 0.35 %?In light of the new physicochemical data provided, SCCS considers that the use of HC Blue 18 as an ingredient in non-oxidative as well as in oxidative hair dye formulations up to a maximum on-head concentration of 0.35% is safe.2. Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of HC Blue 18 in cosmetic products?SCCS considers HC Blue 18 as a moderate sensitiser.Keywords:SCCS, scientific advice, hair dye, HC Blue 18, Colipa No B122, Submission II, CAS No. 1166834-57-6Opinion to be cited as:SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Scientific advice on HC Blue 18 (Colipa No. B122) – submission II, 27 April 2023, SCCS/1653/23.