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...
Silver – 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...
Silver – 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...
Silver – SCCS mandate

Silica (nano) – SCCS mandate

The SCCS was mandated to review pyrogenic silica (nano), hydrated silica (nano), and silica dimethyl silylate (nano), on the 30th of November 2025 for its safety. The SCCS has got 12 months to publish an opinion. More information can be found here
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....