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EU Panel Confirms Safety of Parabens

SCCS issues ruling on December 17.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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The European Union's Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) has ruled that propyl and butyl parabens are safe for use in cosmetic products and proposes limiting their levels to those in line with industry practice. In addition, the opinion reiterates a previous SCCS opinion confirming the safety of two other parabens, methyl and ethyl parabens, at the levels used in cosmetic products by the industry. These opinions are based upon an objective assessment of all of the availabl...

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