Salicylic Acids Aggregated Exposure – SCCS mandate

Salicylic Acids Aggregated Exposure – SCCS mandate

Summary: The SCCS has been asked to review the safety of aggregated exposure to salicylic acid from its esters in adult cosmetics. While annexes already regulate these esters, the SCCS will assess other compounds that may release salicylic acid. The SCCS was mandated...
Silver – SCCS Draft Opinion

Silver – SCCS Draft Opinion

SummaryAn updated draft opinion issued by the SCCS on micron-sized silver shows that it is safe for use up to 0.2% in rinse off products and up to 0.3% in leave-on products. Propellant sprays were not included in the assessment. Comments are open till the 23rd of...
Salicylic Acids Aggregated Exposure – SCCS mandate

Silver – SCCS mandate

The SCCS was mandated to review the safety of Silver in cosmetic products. It will be assessed in a maximum concentration of 0.2% in rinse off cosmetics and 0.3% in leave-on cosmetics. An opinion on this was published in 2024, however new information on it’s safety...
Salicylic Acids Aggregated Exposure – SCCS mandate

Methoxycinnamate – SCCS mandate

The SCCS was mandated to review the safety of Methoxycinnamate. It is not listed in Annex VI, a successful review will make it so that this substance can be used as a UV filter in cosmetic products. It will be assessed in concentrations up to 3% in spray products and...