[ 25 July 2007 ]

No risk from phthalates in cosmetic products says EU Scientific Committee

An official European Union Scientific Committee has confirmed that people using cosmetics which contain phthalates are not endangering their health.

The EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) had been asked by the European Commission to give their Opinion on the safety of phthalates in cosmetics in light of recent reports which had suggested a possible risk to consumers.

In all cases, the scientific committee has confirmed there is no risk.

• For full details please see the SCCP Opinion on Phthalates in Cosmetic Products