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...
New GB MCL Notified to WTO

New GB MCL Notified to WTO

On 25 March 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) notified (accessed here) to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) the proposed amendments (accessed here) to the GB Mandatory Classification List (MCL), which will introduce new mandatory classifications under the...
Final SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate

Draft SCCS Opinion for Hexyl Salicylate

On 9 November 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of hexyl salicylate in cosmetic products (can be accessed here).  In this draft opinion, the SCCS concluded that hexyl salicylate is safe in relation...
SCCS Mandate for Hexyl Salicylate

SCCS Mandate for Hexyl Salicylate

On 10 February 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) was mandated by the EU Commission to review the safety of hexyl salicylate in cosmetic products. This review is the consequence of the ingredient’s proposed classification as a CMR2(reprotox)...