SAG-CS Opinion on Methyl Salicylate Published

SAG-CS Opinion on Methyl Salicylate Published

The SAG-CS opinion on methyl salicylate was published on Friday 8 March (available here), and there are some differences from the EU SCCS opinion. Summary of opinion key differences: SAG-CS has recalculated the MOS for age groups 0.5-1, 1-3, 3-6, 6-10, 10-14, 14-18...
Final SCCS Opinion on Water Soluble Zinc Salts

Final SCCS Opinion on Water Soluble Zinc Salts

On 6 November 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the safety of water soluble zinc salts in oral hygiene cosmetic products (can be accessed here). The SCCS took into account the aggregate exposure to water-soluble...
Final SCCS Opinion on Water Soluble Zinc Salts

Final SCCS Opinion on Butylparaben

On 6 November 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the safety of butylparaben in cosmetic products (can be accessed here). The SCCS concluded that butylparaben is safe when used as a preservative in cosmetic products...
Final SCCS Opinion on Water Soluble Zinc Salts

Final SCCS Opinion on Benzyl Salicylate

On 6 November 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the safety of benzyl salicylate cosmetic products (can be accessed here). The SCCS concluded that benzyl salicylate is safe at the concentrations and product types as...