The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has received a new mandate from the European Commission to conduct a silica (nano) safety assessment covering four forms commonly used in cosmetic products:

• Hydrated Silica (nano)

• Pyrogenic Silica (nano)

• Silica Silylate (nano)

• Silica Dimethyl Silylate (nano)

This SCCS silica nano safety assessment will evaluate the potential health risks associated with these ingredients when used in cosmetics. The SCCS has been given 12 months to publish its scientific opinion, which will guide future regulatory actions and potential ingredient restrictions within the EU cosmetics framework.

For further information or regulatory support, please contact the gcrs group Team.