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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.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Hydrolyzed wheat proteins: the SCCS revises its OpinionSubscribers only
On June 18, 2014 the SCCS had adopted an Opinion on the safety of hydrolyzed wheat proteins, assessed in terms of skin sensitization. The experts conc...
Friday, October 17, 2014
Peanut oil: the SCCS revises its OpinionSubscribers only
On March 27, 2014 the SCCS had adopted an Opinion on the safety of peanut oil, assessed in terms of skin sensitization. The experts concluded: 'peanut...
Monday, October 13, 2014
SCCS 7th plenary meeting: 3 Opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
The SCCS held its 7th plenary meeting on 23 September 2014. Already published: a new Opinion (Basic Blue 99 – hair dye), and two revised Opinions (Aci...
Monday, October 6, 2014
SCCS: four requests for OpinionSubscribers only
Three requests are for hair dyes: HC Blue 18, Basic Blue 99, and HC Red No 17. The SCCS also received a request for an addendum to its Opinion on the ...
Monday, September 29, 2014
ParabensSubscribers only
Parabens have been a hot topic for years, and they’ve been accused of all evils. While it is important to point out that they haven’t exactly been pro...
Monday, September 29, 2014
Parabens, MIT/MCIT mixture: the axe has fallen!
Decisions from the European Commission were expected following the opinions of the European scientific experts, who recommended their use to be limite...
Monday, September 29, 2014
The "MIT/MCIT" regulation No. 1003/2014Subscribers only
The regulation No 1003/2014 of 18 September 2014 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 26 September 2014. It amends Anne...
Monday, September 29, 2014
Regulation "Parabens – Butyl-Propyl" No.1004/2014Subscribers only
The regulation No 1004/2014 of 18 September 2014 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 26 September 2014. It amends Anne...
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Allergens: what the industry has to saySubscribers only
In late 2012, the SCCS’s final Opinion recommending a strict revision of fragrance allergen regulations sent ripples of concern throughout the entire ...
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Allergens are going digital – what do you think about that?Subscribers only
CosmeticOBS has addressed the subject on several occasions: Europe is working to change the regulations governing fragrance allergens present in cosme...
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Vitamin K1 Oxide: request for SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
Vitamin K1 oxide is intended to replace the use of vitamin K1, which has recently been banned for use in cosmetic products because of its allergenic p...
Monday, September 8, 2014
REACH: consultation on 22 substances to add to authorisation listSubscribers only
ECHA has launched a public consultation on its draft recommendation of 22 new substances to be included in the REACH Authorisation List. Lead substanc...
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