SCIENTIFIC ADVICE ON the safety of Homosalate (CAS No 118-56-9, EC No 204-260-8) as a UV-filter in cosmetic products - SCCS/1638/21 - Scientific Advice

International audience; SCIENTIFIC ADVICE ON the safety of Homosalate (CAS No 118-56-9, EC No 204-260-8) as a UV-filter in cosmetic products - SCCS/1638/21 - Scientific AdviceU. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, P.J. Coenraad, M. Dusinska, J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C. L. Galli, B. Granum, E. Panteri, V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle, M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. Wijnhoven, A. Koutsodimou, W. Uter, N. von GoetzThe SCCS adopted this document by written proccedure on 2 December 2021Mise en ligne le 3 Décember 2021https://ec.europa.eu/health/sites/default/files/scientific_committees/consumer_safety/docs/sccs_o_260.pdfAbstractScientific Advice on the safety of Homosalate (CAS No 118-56-9, EC No 204-260-8) as a UV-filter in cosmetic productsSCCS members: U. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, P.J. Coenraads (Chairperson), M. Dusinska, J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C. L. Galli, B. Granum (Rapporteur), E. Panteri, V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle, M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. WijnhovenSCCS external experts: A. Koutsodimou, W. Uter, N. von GoetzContact: SANTE-C2-SCCS@ec.europa.euOn request from: European CommissionSCCS Number: SCCS/1638/21Adopted on: 2 December 2021Conclusion of the opinion:1. In light of the information provided and taking under consideration the concerns related to potential endocrine disrupting properties of Homosalate, does the SCCS consider Homosalate safe when used as a UV-filter in face products (face cream and pump spray) up to a maximum concentration of 7.34 %?On the basis of safety assessment, and considering the concerns related to potential endocrine disrupting properties of Homosalate, the SCCS is of the opinion that Homosalate is safe as a UV-filter at concentrations up to 7.34% in face cream and pump spray.2. Alternatively, what is according to the SCCS the maximum concentration considered safe for use of Homosalate as a UV-filter in face products (face cream and pump spray)?/Keywords:SCCS, scientific advice, Homosalate, UV-filter, Regulation 1223/2009, CAS No 118-56-9, EC No 204-260-8Opinion to be cited as:SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Scientific advice on the safety of Homosalate (CAS No 118-56-9, EC No 204-260-8) as a UV-filter in cosmetic products in cosmetic products, final version of 2 December 2021, SCCS/1638/21.