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.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Nanos in organic suncare products? Yes! Wait – no! Well, actually...

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Nanoparticles in organic cosmetics? Impossible! Standards prohibit this. What a surprise, then, to see, as summer 2014 approaches, [nanos] included in...

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Aluminium: the VKM won’t give up

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In April 2013, the VKM (Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety) published a report, stating in their conclusion the exposure to aluminium thro...

Monday, May 26, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Minnesota bans Triclosan

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Minnesota bans Triclosan - China announces the end of mandatory animal testing - Nanos: European Commission launched ...

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Sunscreens: Opposing strategies for success in several markets

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Which sunscreens sell, where and how? According to Anais Mirval, Ingredients Analyst (Euromonitor) sunscreen manufacturers will have to adopt “opposin...

Monday, May 19, 2014

Nanos: French ANSES is calling for a stronger regulatory framework

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Confronted with the wide range of nanomaterials in everyday life (cosmetics, textiles, food, paints, medical applications) and the many questions surr...

Monday, May 19, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Nanos: European Commission launched a public consultation

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Nanos: European Commission launched a public consultation - Essential oils in discussion in Brussels - France: strong...

Monday, May 12, 2014

TiO2 and ZnO (nanos): revision of the SCCS' opinions

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The SCCS’ Opinions on nano-Titanium dioxide and nano-Zinc oxide, adopted by written procedure in July 2013, have been amended on 22 April 2014. After ...

Monday, April 28, 2014

Essential oils in infraction

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The DGCCRF (French Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control Directorate General) has put its nose into essential oils. The results of its inves...

Thursday, April 24, 2014

SCCS: 7 requests for scientific Opinions

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Phenoxyethanol, o-Phenylphenol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Formaldehyde, Eyelashes dyes, Acid Orange 7… The SCCS has just received...

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

SCCS 5th plenary meeting: 8 Opinions open for comments

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SCCS had adopted 8 Opinions during its plenary meeting on 27 March 2014. On the agenda: TPO, hair dyes, aluminium, callosity remover, peanut oil and a...

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Aluminium: the SCCS will not take a stand

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It took several alarming scientific reports and just as many heated debates for this topic to receive attention at the European level. At this stage, ...

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Perfumes: "Saving Private Allergen"

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Is perfumery as we know it today threatened by the Cosmetic Regulation? There is a growing concern in the industry about the latest projects on the Eu...