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.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Quaternary ammonium, Citric acid (and) Silver citrate, Tris-biphenyl triazine: 3 annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation amended

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Regulation No.866/2014 of 8 August 2014 amends Annexes III (substances subject to restrictions), V (preservatives allowed) and VI (UV filters allowed)...

Thursday, July 17, 2014

The SCCS revises its Opinion on Zinc pyrithione

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The Opinion on Zinc pyrithione was dated 18 June 2013. One year ago, the experts considered that the substance, when used in a concentration up to 2.0...

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

6th plenary meeting: the SCCS revises and confirms 3 Opinions

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During its 6th plenary meeting on 18 June 2014, the SCCS revised its Opinions on three cosmetic ingredients, after the commenting period of six weeks....

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Aluminum: the SCCS revises... and confirms its Opinion

On 27 March 2014, the SCCS published its Opinion on aluminium in cosmetic products… and did not take a stand. After the commenting period of six weeks...

Monday, July 7, 2014

SCCS 6th plenary meeting: 4 Opinions open for comments

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The SCCS had adopted 4 Opinions during its plenary meeting on 18 June 2014. On the agenda: Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Acid orange 7, HAA299 (a new UV-...

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Cosmetic short news - China : Final Version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - China : Final Version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients - Anti-ageing claims: L'Oreal reaches settlem...

Monday, June 30, 2014

SCCS: 4 requests for scientific Opinions

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Three new hair dyes (HC Yellow n°17, 1-Hexyl-1H-pyrazole-4,5-diamine hemisulfate, Basic Blue 124) and a nanomaterial (Hydroxyapatite)… The SCCS has ju...

Monday, June 30, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Nanos: the FDA Guidance

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Nanos: the FDA Guidance - Avon to cut 600 jobs - L'Oreal to acquire NYX Cosmetics brand - Reach: Candidate list updat...

Friday, June 27, 2014

Sunscreens and nano-titanium dioxide: health risks?

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Following the opinion of the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), the European Commission published a fact sheet about the safety of sunscr...

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Are silver nanoparticles safe?

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The European Commission and its non-food Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks, SCENIHR, published the final opinion on “...

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Reach: Candidate list updated with four new SVHCs

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Reach: Candidate list updated with four new SVHCs - Illinois bans plastic microbeads - China: 2nd version of the inve...

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Illinois bans plastic microbeads

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Illinois bans plastic microbeads - China: 2nd version of the inventory of existing ingredients - Minnesota bans Tricl...