Episode 16. EU SCCS Updates Safety Opinion on Micron-Sized Silver in Cosmetics


Author: ChemLinked December 31, 2025 Duration: 2:15
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Episode 16. EU SCCS Updates Safety Opinion on Micron-Sized Silver in Cosmetics

In this episode, we cover the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) publication of a preliminary safety opinion on the use of micron-sized particulate silver in cosmetics. The draft opinion, open for comment through February 23, 2026, finds that micron-sized silver in cosmetic products may be considered safe when used up to 0.2% in rinse-off and 0.3% in leave-on formulations, based on new data showing limited skin penetration. The opinion does not yet address spr...

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