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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.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Are silver nanoparticles safe?Subscribers only
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 SVHCsSubscribers only
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 microbeadsSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief - Illinois bans plastic microbeads - China: 2nd version of the inventory of existing ingredients - Minnesota bans Tricl...
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Nanos in organic suncare products? Yes! Wait – no! Well, actually...Subscribers only
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 upSubscribers only
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 TriclosanSubscribers only
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 marketsSubscribers only
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 frameworkSubscribers only
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 consultationSubscribers only
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' opinionsSubscribers only
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 infractionSubscribers only
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 OpinionsSubscribers only
Phenoxyethanol, o-Phenylphenol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Formaldehyde, Eyelashes dyes, Acid Orange 7… The SCCS has just received...
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