Cosmetics

"Caffeine is a well known chemical compound classified as an alkaloid that belongs to the
methylxanthines group and has a stimulating action on central nervous system (CNS) and metabolism. Existing in more than 60 plant species all over the world it is considered as one of the most consumed drugs in the world.
Many cosmetic products are claiming that topical use of it can treat cellulitis and local fat, dark circles treatment, eye puffiness and tiredness appearance in several ways. Hair care products also targeted to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss. On this research, we gathered some local and international products, which have caffeine in their composition. However most of the products analyzed in this research, even those that claim in the front label the presence of caffeine, explore the intuitive effects of caffeine on CNS but it is never claimed to be the main responsible for the product results."

Among the institutions and bodies of the European Union functions scientific committees whose task is to provide the experts knowledge in selected areas. The purpose of the committees appointed by the European Commission is to protect consumer safety, public health and the environment. One of them is exceptionally important because of its role in the assurance of cosmetics safety in EU - it is Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). Since the year 1968, that is for more than 40 years, SCCP [under varying names] provides scientific advice to the European Commission on the safety of cosmetics. The new staff of the Committee for the period 2013-2016 was elected in April 2013, with Professor. Thomas Platzek at the head. SCCP plays an important role under the new Regulation on cosmetics, which entered into force in July 2013 as an independent body of experts who assist the European Commission and can on a current basis react on dynamic development of cosmetic industry. Purpose of this research is to specify general tasks, obligations and key decisions of SCCS which has the most important impact on building consumer safety on the sectorial, branch legal regulations on the field of cosmetic law.