Ingredients:News

Consultation in Australia on 4-MBC

On 11 September 2026, the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration), which regulates cosmetic products in Australia, launched a one-month consultation on the conditions of use for the UV filter 4-MBC (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor).

IFRA 52: the end-of-consultation letter

On 31 August 2026, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) issued its End-of-Consultation Letter on the 52nd Amendment to its Standards, the consultation period for which ended on 12 June.

Capric Acid: intention to amend the CLH classification

On 2 September 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Austria’s intention to introduce an amendment to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for decanoic acid.

The British SAG-CS has published seven new Opinions

During the summer of 2026, the U.K.’s SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety), the equivalent of the European SCCS, published the conclusions of its final opinions issued from December 2025 through June 2026. Not all of these conclusions are aligned with those of the European SCCS.

Climbazole: proposal of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Climbazole, a preservative.

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Hair dyes: 3 Opinions of the SCCS

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On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on three hair dye cosmetic ingredients: 2,5,6-Triamino-4-pyrimidin...

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

ZnO and Carbon Black nano in the Annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation in 2016

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The European Commission transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed to amend two annexes to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. On the agenda: the int...

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Deoxyarbutin, UV filter S86: 2 Opinions of the SCCS

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The first one has been adopted on 25 June 2015 during the 10th plenary meeting of the SCCS, the second one by written procedure on 13 July 2015. These...

Monday, September 7, 2015

The consumer barometer for controversial ingredients

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CosmeticOBS conducted a survey of its web users on controversial ingredients in June 2015*. Which ones are the most easily identified, the most contro...

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Controversial cosmetic ingredients: what consumers think

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In June 2015, CosmeticOBS-L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques conducted a survey of its web users on controversial cosmetic ingredients*. Which ones are be...

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Is my cosmetic ingredient GMO-based?

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Sometimes, the GMO status of a cosmetic ingredient must be known to meet the requirements of certain organic standards or answer consumers’ questions,...

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Food ingredients in cosmetics: sustainability implications

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A wide range of food ingredients are making their way into cosmetic & personal care products. Organic Monitor – a specialist research, consulting ...

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

59% of American women read cosmetics' label, check for harmful ingredients

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With the movement toward better consumer health in full stride, what is now commonplace in the grocery aisle has found its way to the beauty aisle: sc...

Thursday, August 20, 2015

New guidelines for essential oils' identification

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ECHA announces that the European industry associations for essential oils have published new guidance to help industry to fulfil their obligations und...

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

HC Red No. 17: Opinion of the SCCS

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On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the hair dye cosmetic ingredient HC Red No. 17 (B120). This Opi...

Thursday, August 6, 2015

MI: European consultation for minimum regulations

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Following the various warnings on its strong allergenic potential and the Opinions of the SCCS (Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety), which recom...

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

IFRA announces 48th Amendment to Standards

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IFRA (International Fragrance Association) has officially issued the 48th Amendment to the IFRA 'Code of Practice' as part of the industry’s ongoing s...