SAG-CS Opinion on BHT

SAG-CS Opinion on BHT

On 28 September 2023, the Scientific Advisory Group on Consumer Safety (SAG-CS) published its opinion on butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in cosmetic products (accessed here).  This assessment comes from a call for data issued by the Office for Product Safety and...
Final SCCS Opinion on Methyl Salicylate (Children Exposure)

Draft SCCS Opinion for Water Soluble Zinc Salts

On 4 July 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of water-soluble zinc salts used in oral hygiene cosmetic products (can be accessed here). In the draft opinion, the SCCS took into consideration aggregate...
Final SCCS Opinion on Methyl Salicylate (Children Exposure)

Draft EU Regulation on Nanomaterials Notified to WTO

On 23 May 2023, the EU Commission notified to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) the draft regulation which will ban and restrict a number of nanomaterials in cosmetic products (can be accessed here). The list of the affected substances can be found below. Added to...