The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has concluded that the use of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic products is considered safe at concentrations up to 0.07%. This opinion was based on available scientific literature, in silico tools, and expert judgment, including consideration of its potential endocrine-disrupting properties.
It is important to note the scope of this assessment: it is applicable only to dermally applied products and does not cover oral care products or cosmetic products that could lead to exposure through inhalation. Furthermore, this assessment did not evaluate the safety of BHA for the environment.
