Final SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-4

Final SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-4

On 4 April 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued its final opinion on the safety of benzophenone-4 when used as UV-Filter in cosmetic products up to a maximum concentration of 5%. It can be accessed here. The SCCS concluded that...
Final SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-4

Final SCCS Opinion on Aluminium (Submission IV)

On 4 April 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued its final opinion on the safety aluminium in cosmetic products (submission IV). It can be accessed here. The SCCS concluded that aluminium compounds are safe when used; in non-sprayable product...
Final SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-4

Final SCCS Opinion on Methylparaben

On 15 December 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the safety of methylparaben in cosmetic products (available here).  The SCCS concluded that methylparaben is safe when used as a preservative in...
Final SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-4

Final SCCS Opinion on Salicylic Acid

On 9 June 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on salicylic acid (can be accessed here). This further assessment for this ingredient is related to its suspected endocrine disrupting properties. The SCCS concluded that:...