European Commission approves nano titanium dioxide

摘要

An amendment to Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 has approved the use of nano-sized titanium dioxide as a UV-filter for use in Europe. This latest clarification from the European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) will be welcome news for sunscreen manufacturers as it adds one of the most effective UV blockers to the approved use list of filters.