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.

Friday, March 28, 2014

CoRAP: update of the evaluation plan for 2014-2016

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The Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for 2014-2016 has been published on ECHA's website. The update contains 120 substances that will be reviewed...

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Aluminium: concern in Germany

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Aluminium: concern in Germany - A US bill to phase out animal testing - Deforestation: Greenpeace accuses Procter &am...

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Experts warn against nanosilver

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Endocrine disruptors are not the only worrying chemicals that ordinary consumers are exposed to in everyday life. Also nanoparticles of silver, found ...

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Cosmetic short news - ICCR: nanos safety and alternative methods

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - ICCR: nanos safety and alternative methods - REACH evaluation report 2013 - Givaudan wants to buy Soliance - Decléor ...

Monday, February 24, 2014

Allergens: Cosmébio deplores the"confusion"

The public consultation launched by the European Commission on perfume allergens in cosmetic products, in preparation for the stricter regulations tha...

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Resveratrol Forever...

In the antioxidant battle that brands are waging, this star of cosmetics has a good lead. New properties and novel vectorization systems highlight its...

Monday, February 17, 2014

Europe: consultation on fragrance allergens

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The “Public consultation on fragrance allergens in the framework of Regulation (EC) No.1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosm...

Monday, February 17, 2014

Europe: allergens in consultation… and in questions

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The European Commission has published its proposed measures designed to enhance the protection of consumers from potential fragrance allergens in perf...

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Silica (nano): Call for information

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The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has received a request for a scientific Opinion on the safety of silica (nano) used in cosmetic pro...

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Cosmetic short news - New York to ban microbeads?

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - New York may ban microbeads in cosmetics - China: CFDA consults on existing cosmetic ingredients - ECHA adds 7 new su...

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Active fraction or plant total extract: the debate (Part II)

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Active fractions are part of the actives found in plants, that is, isolated molecules which exactly correspond to sought-after cosmetic properties. To...

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

China: new registration for new cosmetic ingredients

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CFDA has published a notice to invite public comments on the amendment of new cosmetic ingredient registration management rules. According to the CIRS...