The SCCS has been asked to give a scientific opinion on hair dyes substances and hydrogen peroxide used in products to colour eyelashes. Interested parties are invited to submit any relevant information that could assist the Committee in its safety assessment before 23 March 2012.
Within the frame of this referral, the SCCS will have to answer two questions:
• Does SCCS consider the safety data, in particular the data provided on eye irritation, sufficient to conclude that oxidative hair dyes which were found safe for use in hair dye products can be safely used in products to colour eyelashes? If not, which data would be required by SCCS in order to carry out safety assessment for this specific field of application?
• Taking into account the scientific data available for the assessment of hydrogen peroxide used in oral hygiene products and tooth whitening products, does SCCS consider hydrogen peroxide safe for use in products to colour eyelashes (after mixing with oxidative hair dyes found safe for use in hair dye products) in concentrations up to 2% applied on eyelashes?
Background
The professional use of oxidative hair dyes to colour eyelashes is widespread in the EU. For example, it is currently estimated that there are over 10 million applications in Germany and Austria of such substances for this purpose per year. The products are sold exclusively for professional use at a hairdresser's studio or beauty salon. They are used subject to special protective measures (eyes …
