The European Commission has requested the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) to assess the safety of Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS No. 204-112-2, EC No.115-86-6). The SCCS approved this mandate by written procedure on 17 April 2023, and the Committee has now nine months to deliver its Opinion.
Background
On 7 November 2018, the European Commission adopted the review of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products regarding substances with endocrine-disrupting (ED) properties.
In this review, the European Commission commited to establishing a priority list of potential EDs not already covered by bans or restrictions in the Cosmetics Regulation for their subsequent safety assessment. A priority list of 28 potential EDs in cosmetics was consolidated in early 2019 based on input provided through stakeholder consultation. The Commission carried out a public call for data in 2019 for 14 substances (Group A) and a second call in 2021 for 10 substances (Group B) in preparation for the safety assessment of these substances.
Triphenyl Phosphate or TTP (CAS No. 204-112-2, EC No. 115-86-6) is one of the above-mentioned substances for which the call for data took place. TTP is used in cosmetics and personal care products as plasticiser.
Questions to be addressed by the SCCS
The European Commission requests the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on Triphenyl Phosphate when used as a plasticiser in nail products.
- In light of the data provided and taking into consideration the concerns related to the potential endocrine-disrupting properties of Triphenyl Phosphate, does the SCCS consider Triphenyl Phosphate safe when used as a plasticiser in nail products up to a maximum concentration of 5%?
- Alternatively, what is according to the SCCS the maximum concentration considered safe for use of Triphenyl Phosphate in nail products?
- Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of Triphenyl Phosphate in nail products?
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