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Consultation in Australia on 4-MBCSubscribers only

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 letterSubscribers only

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 classificationSubscribers only

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 OpinionsSubscribers only

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 classificationSubscribers only

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Climbazole, a preservative.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Regulation 2015/1298: ban of UV filter 3-Benzylidene CamphorSubscribers only
With this new regulation, published on 28 July 2015, the European Commission follows the opinion of SCCS (Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety) wh...
Monday, August 3, 2015
Cosmetics: new extraction processes 2/2Subscribers only
To keep up with market needs and trends, the cosmetics industry is always seeking new, ‘greener’, more sustainable solvents compatible with the variou...
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Cosmetic nanomaterials: a guidance by the EFfCISubscribers only
The European Federation of Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) has published on its website a guidance paper on nanomaterials in cosmetics, with practical re...
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Hair dyes: a regulation to limit nine substancesSubscribers only
The regulation 2015/1190 of 20 July 2015 is amending Annex III to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, dedicated to restricted substances. Nine hair dye in...
Monday, July 27, 2015
Endocrine disruptors: how to assess their safety?Subscribers only
The effects of endocrine disruptors on human health and reproduction raise a lot of concern and emotions among the general public. On what basis shoul...
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Cosmetics: new extraction processes 1/2Subscribers only
In a very competitive market where innovation is a way to stand out, the cosmetics industry is constantly seeking new actives. And this can involve cu...
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
HC Blue 18 : Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the hair dye cosmetic ingredient HC Blue 18. This Opinion is op...
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
JRC published its options for the review of the EC nanomaterial definitionSubscribers only
On July 10, 2015, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published science-based options to improve the clarity and the practical application of the Euro...
Monday, July 20, 2015
SCCS: a 'annul and supersede', two revisionsSubscribers only
On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted a new Opinion on the hair dye Basic Blue 124, revised its Opinion on the nano ...
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Karanja oil, the natural UV filter
It is the cosmetic ingredient of the 2015 sunglasses! This naturally antioxidant oil has the particularity of absorbing part of the UV rays. It is one...
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
European explanations on silica in nanoformSubscribers only
Nanomaterials and their nanoparticles in cosmetic products have been raising questions and concerns. In March 2015, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on ...
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
EU joins CITES ConventionSubscribers only
On July 8, the EU became the 181st party to join the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The Convention covers more t...
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