Final SCCS Opinion on Salicylic Acid

Final SCCS Opinion on Salicylic Acid

On 9 June 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on salicylic acid (can be accessed here). This further assessment for this ingredient is related to its suspected endocrine disrupting properties. The SCCS concluded that:...
Regulation Updating the Annexes to the UK Cosmetics Regulation Published

UK to restrict methyl-n-methylanthranilate in cosmetics

The UK government is planning to amend its cosmetics Regulation to restrict the use of methyl-n-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products, following the EU’s similar move last year.  The decision, informed by advice from the UK’s scientific advisory group on...
Final SCCS Opinion on Salicylic Acid

EU REACH Microplastics Restriction – Update

A REACH Restriction, banning the use of solid synthetic polymeric ingredients in consumer products of any kind (which includes cosmetic products) is currently under development within the EU. The Restriction proposal has now been voted by the EU REACH Committee. See...