Used in cosmetics, personal care products and pharmaceuticals, Butylparaben (EC 202-318-7) is now on the candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC).
Christel Musset, ECHA’s Director of Hazard Assessment says: “Chemicals on the Candidate List are among the most regulated in the EU, and our aim is to gradually phase them out. In the meanwhile, companies need to ensure their safe use and be transparent towards consumers who have the right to know where these chemicals are used. Substituting them with safer alternatives can boost innovation and create a more sustainable circular economy.”
