Cannabidiol (CBD) – SCCS Draft Opinion

Cannabidiol (CBD) – SCCS Draft Opinion

It was concluded that CBD is safe for use in dermal cosmetics and oral cosmetics in concentration no more than 0.19%. THC impurities are safe for use at concentrations no more than 0.00025% in both dermal and oral cosmetics. Inhalation risk exposure was not assessed...
Cannabidiol (CBD) – SCCS Draft Opinion

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) – SCCS Draft Opinion

It was concluded that BHA can be used at a concentration of no more than 0.07% in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products which are applied dermally. This does not include oral hygiene cosmetics or cosmetics which provide an inhalation exposure risk such as...
Cannabidiol (CBD) – SCCS Draft Opinion

Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Draft Opinion

It was concluded that Basic Brown 16 is not safe for use in non-oxidative hair dye formulations as evidence presents risk of mutagenicity. This is open for comments until the 19th of January 2026 More information is available here.
Cannabidiol (CBD) – SCCS Draft Opinion

Basic Blue 99 (C059) – SCCS Draft Opinion

It was concluded that Basic Blue 99 is not safe for use in non-oxidative hair dye formulations as there is evidence for genotoxicity.  This is open for comments until the 19th of January 2026. More information can be found here