The SCCS was established in 2008 to substitute the former Scientific Committee of Consumer Products (SCCP). Before 1997, the recommendations proposed by the Scientific Committee on Cosmetology at the Commission’s request were included in EC Reports. Between 1997 and 2004, all Scientific Committee opinions were published on the Internet and can be accessed through the Committee's website. All SCCS opinions can easily be located through the substance category of the ingredient involved and the adoption date.