CIR’s Silica/Silicates Review Could Be First Test Of Panel’s Revised Inhalation Assessment Approach

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has been grappling with the question of just how vital particle-size data is to assessing the potential inhalation risks of ingredients used in cosmetic sprays and powders. Its pending review of silica/silicate ingredients could provide a look at the panel’s evolving approach in action, with particle size data for all ingredients requested from industry ASAP.