Draft SCCS Opinion on Silver

Draft SCCS Opinion on Silver

On 4 April 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of silver in cosmetic products (can be accessed here).  This follows the proposal of silver as a Carcinogen, Mutagen and Reprotoxic (CMR) category 2...
Draft SCCS Opinion on Silver

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 Silver

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...