On 2 May 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on children’s exposure assessment for methyl salicylate. For more information about the mandate for this review, please see this news item.
The SCCS concluded that the concentration of methyl salicylate should not exceed 0.4% in toothpaste and 0.02% in other products, when used in products intended for children of age 0-3 years.
