Triphenyl Phosphate Added to the EU Candidate List for SVHC

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...
Triphenyl Phosphate Added to the EU Candidate List for SVHC

Draft SCCS Opinion on Triphenyl Phosphate

On 4 April 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued its draft opinion on the safety of triphenyl phosphate when used as a plasticiser in nail products at 5%.  It can be accessed here. The SCCS concluded that it is not possible to conclude...
Triphenyl Phosphate Added to the EU Candidate List for SVHC

Proposal to Identify Triphenyl Phosphate as SVHC

On 6 March 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) issued a proposal to identify triphenyl phosphate as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) under the EU Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (available here).
Triphenyl Phosphate Added to the EU Candidate List for SVHC

New SCCS Mandate for Triphenyl Phosphate

On 17 April 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) was mandated by the EU Commission to review the safety of triphenyl phosphate (TPP) in cosmetic products, in relation to its suspected endocrine disrupting properties.  TPP is currently not regulated...