8th CMR Omnibus published

8th CMR Omnibus published

Summary: The 22nd ATP to the EU CLP came into effect following the 8th CMR Omnibus publication on 13th of January 2026. It updates Annexes II–V, covering prohibited and restricted substances, colorants, and preservatives in cosmetics. The off-shelf deadline for...
Hexyl Salicylate – SAG-CS Opinion

Hexyl Salicylate – SAG-CS Opinion

SummaryHexyl Salicylate has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic products for adults and for children aged three years and above, with appropriate limits applied depending on product type, including leave-on, rinse-off, oral care, and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances....
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...
Hexyl Salicylate – SAG-CS Opinion

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...