New SCCS Mandate for Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

New SCCS Mandate for Tea Tree Oil

On 2 October 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted a new mandate to review the safety of tea tree oil in cosmetic products.  This review is part of the proposed harmonised classification of tea tree oil as a CMR.  The terms of...
New SCCS Mandate for Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

Final SCCS Opinion on Triphenyl Phosphate

On 26 July 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the safety of triphenyl phosphate when used as a plasticiser in nail products at 5%. The SCCS concluded that it is not possible to conclude on the safety of triphenyl...