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

Cannabidiol (CBD) – SCCS Draft Opinion

It was concluded that CBD is safe for use in dermal cosmetics and oral cosmetics in concentration no more than 0.19%. THC impurities are safe for use at concentrations no more than 0.00025% in both dermal and oral cosmetics. Inhalation risk exposure was not assessed...
Salicylic Acids Aggregated Exposure – SCCS mandate

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...