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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.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Mineral oils in cosmetics: no health risks (BfR)Subscribers only
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has just published its safety assessment on mineral oils in cosmetic products. According to the...
Monday, June 15, 2015
UN recommends ban of microplastics in cosmeticsSubscribers only
A report released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on 8 June 2015 recommends a precautionary approach toward microplastic management, with an ev...
Monday, June 15, 2015
OECD releases new data on nanomaterialsSubscribers only
On June 9, 2015, the OECD marked the end of a seven year experimental testing programme, investigating 11 commercially viable nanomaterials across ove...
Thursday, June 11, 2015
α-Arbutin: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
On May 27, 2015, the SCCS has adopted by written procedure its Opinion on the cosmetic ingredient α-Arbutin. This Opinion is open for comments until J...
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
The ‘CITES’ cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as CITES convention, aims to ensure that international...
Monday, June 1, 2015
Nano silica: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
On March 20, 2015, the SCCS has adopted by written procedure its Opinion on the nano forms of the cosmetic ingredients Silica, Hydrated silica, and Si...
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Cyclopentasiloxane: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Cyclopentasiloxane (D5). It has been publish...
Monday, May 18, 2015
MI: a 'problematic" exposition for consumers (Danish survey)Subscribers only
Carried out for the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, this survey aimed to determine the concentration of Methylisothiazolinone (MI, a high alle...
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Hair dyes: two requests for Opinion to SCCSSubscribers only
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene, HC Yellow 16: the safety of these two hair dyes ingredients will be evaluated by the SCCS. The request from the Europe...
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Tagetes, eyelashes dyes: two Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted two Opinions, one on the fragrance ingredients Tagetes minuta and Tagetes spatula, ...
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
SCCS: Opinion on Cetylpyridinium chlorideSubscribers only
During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the new preservative Cetylpyridinium chloride. This Opinion is open ...
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Adoption issues of green cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
As a teasing before the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit which will be hosted in New York City on 14-16 May 2015n, Organic Monitor publishes an a...
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