The UK cosmetics industry is about to undergo significant change, as the Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has published a series of key recommendations. Previously unregulated, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and kojic acid have been scrutinized for their potential endocrine-disrupting effects, resulting in extensive revisions.
The new framework for maximum concentrations:
BHT:
– Toothpaste: limited to 0.1%.
– Mouthwashes and oral care: Limited to 0.001%.
– Other cosmetics: 0.8% allowed.
Kojic acid:
– Facial and hand creams: Now allowed up to 1%.
– Other cosmetics must exclude kojic acid.
Despite initial concerns, SAG-CS refrains from classifying them as endocrine disruptors.
Watch for official rulings and compliance deadlines as the UK cosmetics industry prepares for these transformative changes.
