European Commission restricts PFHxA in consumer products
The European Commission has finalised an EU-wide restriction on PFHxA, its salts and PFHxA‑related substances in consumer products. Adopted 19th September (press release available here), the restriction will formally enter into force 20 days after publication in the...
Final SCCS Opinion on Triphenyl Phosphate
On 26 July 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the safety of triphenyl phosphate when used as a plasticiser in nail products at 5%. The SCCS concluded that it is not possible to conclude on the safety of triphenyl...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate (Children Exposure)
On 29 July 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), published its draft opinion on the safety of hexyl salicylate on children exposure. This opinion is an addendum to the main SCCS opinion on this ingredient. The SCCS concluded that: hexyl...