California adopts laws regarding Musks

California adopts laws regarding Musks

4 musks have been prohibited for use in cosmetic products in the new Musk Reduction Act. New restrictions for Musk Ketones have been put in place. A new law has been introduced regarding the banning of certain musk’s in cosmetic products. 4 new synthetic musks have...
Final SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate

Final SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate

On 11 March 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on hexyl salicylate in cosmetic products (available here).  The SCCS concluded that hexyl salicylate is safe when used up to the maximum concentrations as provided in...
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...
Final SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate

Draft SCCS Opinion of Benzyl Salicylate

On 13 June 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of benzyl salicylate in cosmetic products (can be accessed here). The SCCS concluded that benzyl salicylate is safe at the concentrations and product types as...