EU SCCS Finalizes Opinions on Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Benzophenone-2, and Benzophenone-5

In February and April 2025, EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released preliminary opinions on three UV filters, including diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate (CAS No. 302776-68-7), benzophenone-2 (CAS No. 131-55-5), and benzophenone-5 (CAS No. 6628-37-1). In light of the comments received, SCCS published its final opinions on these ingredients on June 30, 2025.^1-2

The key conclusions from the final opinions, summarized below, remain consistent with those drawn in the preliminary versions, with only minor updates indicated in red.