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Episode 48. EU SCCS Identifies Safety Risks in Prostaglandin Analogues, Basic Blue 99, Basic Brown 16, Thiomersal, and Phenylmercuric Salts

Author: ChemLinked March 5, 2026 Duration: 1:47

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In this episode, we cover the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety’s (SCCS) recent final opinions identifying safety risks associated with several cosmetic ingredients. Released on February 10, 2026, the SCCS determined that certain prostaglandin analogues used in eyelash and eyebrow growth products, Basic Blue 99 and Basic Brown 16 in non-oxidative hair dyes, and the preservatives Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts cannot be considered safe for use in their relevant ...

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