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 Methylparaben

Final SCCS Opinion on Methylparaben

On 15 December 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the safety of methylparaben in cosmetic products (available here).  The SCCS concluded that methylparaben is safe when used as a preservative in...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-4

Draft SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-4

On 15 December 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of UV filter benzophenone-4 in cosmetic products (available here).   The SCCS concluded that benzophenone-4 is safe when used as UV filter...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-4

Draft SCCS Opinion on Aluminium (Submission IV)

On 15 December 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products (submission IV) (available here).   The SCCS concluded that aluminium compounds are safe when used: • in...