New SCCS opinion!

What is HOMOSALAT (Homomenthyl salicylate, HMS, HS; 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate)? Is an organic compound belonging to salicylates. Salicylates protect against harmful solar radiation by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) light. Homosalate absorbs the shortwave UVB rays, which are associated with DNA damage and an increased risk of skin cancer.

In the new SCCS opinion, the use of Homosalate as a UV filter in cosmetic products is safe for the consumer at a maximum concentration of 1.4% in the final product.

New SCCS opinion!

Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)

Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety od the European Commission (SCCS) calls for scientific opinions on the use of TiO2 in cosmetic products.

date of publication: 04.11.2020

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Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)

Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety od the European Commission (SCCS) calls for scientific opinions on the use of TiO2 in cosmetic products.

date of publication: 04.11.2020

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