UK SAG-CS Opinion on Octocrylene

Ingredients: OCTOCRYLENE

Date of publication: 24/10/2024

On October 24 2024, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) published its opinion on the safety of Octocrylene and the conclusions differ from the opinions of the European Scientific Commitee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and/or the regulations in force in the EU.

What’s new?

On October 24, 2024, the SAG-CS published its opinion on the safety of Octocrylene. Octocrylene is currently used in cosmetic products as a light stabiliser, UV absorber and UV-filter in sunscreen products.

Based on the available evidence, Octocrylene was considered safe for use as a UV-filter in cosmetic
products up to a maximum concentration of 10% individually or in combination.

The SAG-CS also noted that a complete risk assessment for children and adolescents should be carried out when sufficient data and a suitable methodology are available.

What now?

These conclusions by the SAG-CS differ from the opinions published by the SCCS for the European Union (EU) and the regulations currently in force in the EU.

In the EU, Octocrylene is restricted to a maximum concentration of 9% in propellant spray products and 10% in other products.

References:

SAGCS Final Opinion on Octocrylene

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