Final SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate

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...
Update to the Annexes of the UK Cosmetics Regulation

Update to the Annexes of the UK Cosmetics Regulation

On 3 April 2024, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a Statutory Instrument updating Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulation. It can be accessed here. The amendment restricts the use of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in cosmetic products...
Final SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate

New SCCS Mandate for Silver

On 21 November 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) was mandated by the EU Commission to review the safety of silver in cosmetic products (can be accessed here).  This follows the proposal of silver as a Carcinogen, Mutagen and Reprotoxic...
Final SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate

Draft SCCS Opinion for Hexyl Salicylate

On 9 November 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its draft opinion on the safety of hexyl salicylate in cosmetic products (can be accessed here).  In this draft opinion, the SCCS concluded that hexyl salicylate is safe in relation...