Draft SCCS Opinion on Methylparaben

Draft SCCS Opinion on Methylparaben

On 8 June 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion (can be accessed here) on the safety of methylparaben in cosmetic products. The SCCS concluded that methylparaben is safe when used as a preservative in cosmetic products up...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Methylparaben

Draft SCCS Opinion on Butylparaben

On 8 June 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion (can be accessed here) on the safety of butylparaben in cosmetic products. The SCCS concluded that butylparaben is safe when used as a preservative in cosmetic products at...
Cosmetic Group Standard 2020 Proposed Amendments

Cosmetic Group Standard 2020 Proposed Amendments

The EPA plans to update ingredients lists in line with the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The proposed changes include: ban 322 substancesrestrict 90 substancespermit one colouring agentpermit three preservativespermit six UV filters The EPA also intends to...