Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) – SCCS Draft Opinion

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) – SCCS Draft Opinion

It was concluded that BHA can be used at a concentration of no more than 0.07% in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products which are applied dermally. This does not include oral hygiene cosmetics or cosmetics which provide an inhalation exposure risk such as...
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) – SCCS Draft Opinion

Basic Brown 16 (C009) – SCCS Draft Opinion

It was concluded that Basic Brown 16 is not safe for use in non-oxidative hair dye formulations as evidence presents risk of mutagenicity. This is open for comments until the 19th of January 2026 More information is available here.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) – SCCS Draft Opinion

Tea Tree Oil – SCCS Final Opinion

SummaryOn 14th of November, the SCCS issued its final opinion confirming Tea Tree Oil as safe for use in shampoos, shower gels, face washes, and face creams when used within the recommended limits. The oil must meet ISO 4730:2017, be restricted to adult-targeted...
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) – SCCS Draft Opinion

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...