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Phytonadione epoxide: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

In June 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of phytonadione epoxide. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published its preliminary opinion.

CLH classifications: Intention for Terpineol, proposal for Capric acidSubscribers only

On November 4, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced that terpineol was the subject of a harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) intention and that capric acid was the subject of a classification proposal.

Reminder - IFRA 52: entry into force of the Specification and Restriction StandardsSubscribers only

On 12 December 2025, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) published the 52nd amendment to its Standards. Eleven months later, on 12 November 2026, the new Standards on specifications and restrictions came into force for new creations.

California targets three new PFAS under Proposition 65Subscribers only

On 30 October 2026, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) published three notices of intent to list certain chemicals – PFAS – under Proposition 65. The consultation period is open until 30 November.

Alternatives to microbeads: an analysis by the RIVMSubscribers only

They have been banned since 2023. But in products where they were useful, they had to be replaced with something else. Are the alternatives to plastic microbeads safe for human health and the environment? That is the question the RIVM sought to answer in this analysis.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
HC Red No. 17: 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 Red No. 17 (B120). This Opi...
Thursday, August 6, 2015
MI: European consultation for minimum regulationsSubscribers only
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 StandardsSubscribers only
IFRA (International Fragrance Association) has officially issued the 48th Amendment to the IFRA 'Code of Practice' as part of the industry’s ongoing s...
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 ...
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