SCCS/1675/25 0 NOAEL rows Safety conclusion

Salicylic Acid - Children's exposure, Salicylic Acid

Structured SCCS opinion summary generated from source-matched D1 rows for SCCS/1675/25.

Opinion Number
SCCS/1675/25
NOAEL Rows
0
Substances Covered
2

Substance(s) Covered

Salicylic Acid - Children's exposure Salicylic Acid

NOAEL Values Extracted from This Opinion

No NOAEL rows are currently available for SCCS/1675/25.

Safety Conclusion

sccs_opinions Max 0.5% preservative; 3% rinse-off hair products; 2% other leave-on; 0.5% body lotion/oral
not safe (children - aggregate exposure)

Key concerns: Endocrine disrupting properties; eye irritant; not for children <3 years; safe at 0.1% in dermal products for children; aggregate exposure of concern

Opinion date: 30 April 2025

safety_opinions general Max 0.5
not safe

, including the potential endocrine effects: • the SCCS is of the opinion that Salicylic Acid (CAS 69-72-7) is not safe when used as preservative at a concentration of 0.5% in all cosmetic products listed under conclusion (b), considering its current restrictions in place. With the exception of body lotion, it is s

Opinion date: 30 April 2025

Source Citation

Primary source https://health.ec.europa.eu/scientific-committees/scientific-committee-consumer-safety-sccs/sccs-opinions_en