The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has evaluated the safety of silver and Triphenyl Phosphate used in cosmetic products.
SCCS's final opinion on Silver
SCCS's final opinion on Triphenyl Phosphate
SCCS's final opinion on Silver
Background and Context:
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has evaluated the safety of silver (CAS/EC No. 7440-22-4/231-131-3) used in cosmetic products.
This opinion is crucial for manufacturers and consumers as it ensures the safety of cosmetic products containing silver particles, ensuring compliance with current regulations and protecting user health.
Safety of Silver Particles:
Not Safe: Silver particles of micrometer size are not safe at concentrations up to 0.2% in rinse-off products and 0.3% in leave-on products.
Safe in Specific Use: They are safe in eye shadows and oral exposure products (lip balm, toothpaste, and mouthwash) at specified concentrations.
Maximum Safe Concentration:
No alternative maximum safe concentration was specified in the opinion.
Additional Scientific Concerns:
No additional scientific concerns were mentioned. This opinion is crucial for manufacturers and consumers as it ensures the safety of cosmetic products containing silver particles, ensuring compliance with current regulations and protecting user health.
SCCS's final opinion on Triphenyl Phosphate
Background and Context:
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) was tasked with evaluating the safety of triphenyl phosphate due to its suspected endocrine-disrupting properties. The evaluation focused on determining a safe concentration limit for its use in cosmetic formulations, specifically nail products.
Safety Concerns:
Based on the available data and concerns about the potential endocrine-disrupting properties of triphenyl phosphate, the SCCS cannot conclude its safety when used as a plasticizer in nail products at concentrations up to 5%. The potential for genotoxicity cannot be excluded.
Maximum Safe Concentration:
The SCCS did not determine an alternative maximum safe concentration for triphenyl phosphate in nail products.
Additional Scientific Concerns:
The SCCS mandate does not cover environmental aspects, so this evaluation did not include the safety of triphenyl phosphate for the environment.
Next Steps:
Additional Research:
Further studies are needed to conclusively determine the genotoxic potential of triphenyl phosphate.
Regulatory Actions:
Until a clear safety profile is established, regulatory bodies may need to reconsider the use of triphenyl phosphate in nail products.
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