With the current focus on substances with endocrine disrupting properties and considering concerns related to potential endocrine disrupting properties in methylparaben, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has made a new safety assessment of the substance.
Based on all available data, the SCCS concludes in their opinion on methylparaben that a content of 0.4% in cosmetics is considered safe for consumers. The substance is used as a preservative in cosmetics.
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