Following its plenary meeting of 21-22 June 2018, the SCCS published the final versions of three of its Opinions on the safety of Nano-Styrene/Acrylates copolymer, Water-soluble zinc salts, and HEMA and di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl dicarbamate. An Addendum to the Opinions on Climbazole has also been published.
Styrene/Acrylates copolymer (nano) and Sodium styrene/Acrylates copolymer (nano) – Final Opinion
Background
The SCCS published its Opinion on the safety of two cosmetic ingredients in nano form: the Styrene/Acrylates copolymer [nano] and the Sodium styrene/Acrylates copolymer [nano], following its adoption during the plenary meeting of 21-22 February 2018.
This Opinion has been subject to a commenting period of 10 weeks after its initial publication (from 2 March until 11 May 2018). There were no comments received and the final version of the opinion remained unchanged compared to the preliminary one.
For further information
• See the article Styrene/Acrylates copolymer [nano] and Sodium styrene/Acrylates copolymer [nano]: Opinion of the SCCS
• See the full text of SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Opinion on Styrene/Acrylates copolymer (nano) and Sodium styrene/Acrylates copolymer (nano), 21 February 2018, SCCS/1595/2018
Water-soluble zinc salts – Final Opinion
Background
On 13 March 2017, the SCCS published its Opinion on the water-soluble zinc salts used in oral hygiene products, after its adoption during its plenary meeting of 7 March 2017.
This Opinion has been subject to a commenting period of a minimum eight weeks after its initial publication (from 13 March until 14 May 2017). Comments received during …
