3-Benzylidene Camphor
What is it?
Safety Information
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products Intended for Consumers (SCCNFP), conducted a safety evaluation of 3 -Benzylidene Camphor. Based on their review, they concluded that use of this ingredient in cosmetic products as a UV light absorber at a maximum concentration of 2% would not pose a health hazard to the consumer.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
In Europe, 3 -Benzylidene Camphor is an approved UV filter, which means that this ingredient can be added to sunscreen products that are designed to protect the skin from the sun. In Europe, sunscreen products are considered cosmetic products.
In the United States, sunscreen products are Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs and only certain ingredients have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in these products. In assessing sunscreen active ingredients, FDA reviews both the safety and efficacy of the ingredient. The safety and efficacy of3 -Benzylidene Camphor has not yet been reviewed for sunscreen use by the FDA and it cannot be used in sunscreen drug products in the United States.
For cosmetics and personal care products in the United States,3 -Benzylidene Camphor can be used as a UV light absorber. In this case, the ingredient protects the product from deterioration by absorbing UV light.
In the United States, sunscreen products are Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs and only certain ingredients have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in these products. In assessing sunscreen active ingredients, FDA reviews both the safety and efficacy of the ingredient. The safety and efficacy of
For cosmetics and personal care products in the United States,
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