SCCS/1676/25 0 NOAEL rows Safety conclusion

Methyl salicylate (children revision), Unknown

Structured SCCS opinion summary generated from source-matched D1 rows for SCCS/1676/25.

Opinion Number
SCCS/1676/25
NOAEL Rows
0
Substances Covered
2

Substance(s) Covered

Methyl salicylate (children revision) Unknown

NOAEL Values Extracted from This Opinion

No NOAEL rows are currently available for SCCS/1676/25.

Safety Conclusion

sccs_opinions Max ≤0.4% toothpaste; ≤0.02% all other leave-on and rinse-off products (0-3 year olds)
Safe with restrictions for children 0-3 years

Key concerns: CMR Cat.2 (reproductive toxicity); aggregate systemic salicylate exposure; revision of SCCS/1654/23

Opinion date: 30 April 2025

safety_opinions oral care Max 0.02
safe

sions of SCCS/1633/21 and the aggregate exposure, the SCCS considers the use of Methyl Salicylate as safe in cosmetic products intended for children of age 0.5-3 years when used up to a maximum concentration of 0.02% in shower gel, hand soap, shampoo, body lotion, face cream, hand cream, lip products a

Opinion date: 30 April 2025

Source Citation

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