UK SAG-CS Opinion on Benzophenone-3

Ingredients: BENZOPHENONE-3

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 Benzophenone-3 and the conclusions are similar to 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 Benzophenone-3. Benzophenone-3 is currently used in cosmetic products as a light stabiliser, UV absorber and UV-filter in sunscreen products.

Based on the available evidence, Benzophenone-3 was considered safe for use as a UV-filter at the bellow specified maximum concentrations:

Face cream, hand cream and lip products – 6%
Body products – 2.2%
UV stabiliser in cosmetic products – 0.5%

The SAG-CS also emphasized that a comprehensive risk assessment for children and adolescents should be conducted once sufficient data and a suitable methodology are available.

This conclusions are similar to the opinions published by the SCCS for the European Union (EU) and the regulations currently in force in the EU.

References:

SAG-CS Final Opinion on Benzophenone-3

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