Salicylic Acids Aggregated Exposure – SCCS mandate

Salicylic Acids Aggregated Exposure – SCCS mandate

Summary: The SCCS has been asked to review the safety of aggregated exposure to salicylic acid from its esters in adult cosmetics. While annexes already regulate these esters, the SCCS will assess other compounds that may release salicylic acid. The SCCS was mandated...
Hexyl Salicylate – SAG-CS Opinion

Hexyl Salicylate – SAG-CS Opinion

SummaryHexyl Salicylate has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic products for adults and for children aged three years and above, with appropriate limits applied depending on product type, including leave-on, rinse-off, oral care, and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances....
Final SCCS Opinion on Silver

Final SCCS Opinion on Silver

On 3 July 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on silver (available here).  This follows the proposal of silver as a Carcinogen, Mutagen and Reprotoxic (CMR) category 2 under the EU Classification, Labelling and...