Draft SCCS Opinion on Citral

Draft SCCS Opinion on Citral

On 4 April 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued its draft opinion on the safety of citral in cosmetic products. It can be accessed here. The SCCS concluded that the assessment based on QRA2 methodology has indicated that citral can be...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Citral

Draft SCCS Opinion on Triphenyl Phosphate

On 4 April 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued its draft opinion on the safety of triphenyl phosphate when used as a plasticiser in nail products at 5%.  It can be accessed here. The SCCS concluded that it is not possible to conclude...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Citral

Final SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-4

On 4 April 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued its final opinion on the safety of benzophenone-4 when used as UV-Filter in cosmetic products up to a maximum concentration of 5%. It can be accessed here. The SCCS concluded that...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Citral

Final SCCS Opinion on Aluminium (Submission IV)

On 4 April 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued its final opinion on the safety aluminium in cosmetic products (submission IV). It can be accessed here. The SCCS concluded that aluminium compounds are safe when used; in non-sprayable product...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Citral

Final SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate

On 11 March 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on hexyl salicylate in cosmetic products (available here).  The SCCS concluded that hexyl salicylate is safe when used up to the maximum concentrations as provided in...