SCCS final opinion on the safety of silver in cosmetic products

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued a preliminary opinion on the safety of Silver (CAS/EC No. 7440-22-4/231-131-3) used in cosmetic products. The committee's decision was adopted during a plenary meeting on 27 March 2024. The SCCS concludes that micron-sized particulate Silver is safe when used up to a maximum concentration of 0.2% in rinse-off and 0.3% in leave-on cosmetic products. However, it considers micron-sized particulate Silver not safe when used in concentrations up to 0.2% in rinse-off and 0.3% in leave-on cosmetic products when used all together.