SAG-CS Opinion on BHT

SAG-CS Opinion on BHT

On 28 September 2023, the Scientific Advisory Group on Consumer Safety (SAG-CS) published its opinion on butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in cosmetic products (accessed here).  This assessment comes from a call for data issued by the Office for Product Safety and...
Cosmetic Group Standard 2020 Proposed Amendments

Cosmetic Group Standard 2020 Proposed Amendments

The EPA plans to update ingredients lists in line with the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The proposed changes include: ban 322 substancesrestrict 90 substancespermit one colouring agentpermit three preservativespermit six UV filters The EPA also intends to...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite

Draft SCCS Opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite

On 4 April 2023, the Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on preservative silver zinc zeolite. The opinion can be accessed here and is open for comments until 5 June 2023. The SCCS concluded that silver zinc zeolite,...