It is a new concept of preservative, included in the packaging to be released in the cosmetic products it contains. The SCCS has just published its Opinion, adopted at the plenary meeting on 16 March 2016 following its safety assessment, and it is positive. This Opinion is open for comments until June 21, 2016.
Background
The proposed new preservative "EcoG+" is silver-containing phosphate glass, a powder consisting of small glass beads, "EcoG+" is intended to be mixed with glass beads and an appropriate polymer and used to manufacture composite materials for cosmetic product packaging. The substance intended to be released into the cosmetic product is the silver ion. "EcoG+" therefore acts as an inert carrier, into which the silver ion is dispersed.
The typical use of "EcoG+" is envisaged to be a level of 1.4-2.0% in cosmetics packaging.
For full background information, see the article
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SCCS: Soon-to-be-released opinions on two new preservatives
(April 12, 2013)
Opinion
1. Does SCCS consider "EcoG+" safe for use as preservative with a concentration of maximum 2.0% in the cosmetic packaging material taking into account the scientific data provided?
Safety assessment is based on the release of silver ion from the packaging material.
SCCS considers the release of silver ions from "EcoG+" as a component in packaging material safe for use as preservative with a concentration of maximum 2.0% in the cosmetic packaging material.
2. And/or does the SCCS recommend any further restrictions with regard to the use of "EcoG+ "as preservative in cosmetics packaging?
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