Breaking news! EU SCCS sets limits on the concentration of butylparaben in children's cosmetics.

EU SCCS issues opinion on child exposure assessment of butylparaben.

On January 13, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued a preliminary opinion on the child exposure assessment of butylparaben. It is considered that when used in cosmetics at a maximum concentration of 0.14% (calculated as acid), it is not safe for children of some age groups to use products in combination. Except for body lotion, it is safe to be exposed to only a single product category. To ensure the safety of children of all four age groups, the maximum concentration of butylparaben in the final product should not exceed 0.028% (calculated as acid).