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.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

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

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Are you more fractal or global? Isolated molecule or total plant extract? Since the green movement is trendy these days, there is an ongoing debate wi...

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Nano ZnO: lack of genotoxic potential

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According to a study by South Korean researchers, based on in vitro and in vivo tests, Zinc oxide nanoparticles have no genotoxic potential. The study...

Monday, January 27, 2014

Cosmetic short news - China: CFDA consults on existing ingredients

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - China: CFDA consults on existing cosmetic ingredients - ECHA adds 7 new substances to SVHC candidate list - ECHA: 2 n...

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Nanomaterials dossiers: Memorandum from the SCCS

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It was adopted by the SCCS during its plenary session last December 12, 2013. With this Memorandum, experts are sending a key message to the industry:...

Friday, December 20, 2013

SCCS has rejected bismuth citrate

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“Your file should be reviewed”, this is what the SCCS roughly said to the applicant for the use of bismuth citrate in hair dyes. It is not sufficient ...

Friday, December 20, 2013

SCCS: borates to be treated the same way as boric acid

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An expected change on the regulations of bore compounds in cosmetics, following the Opinion of the SCCS adopted last December 12. Boric acid, borates,...

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Methylisothiazolinone soon to be banned from leave-on cosmetics

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The noose was gradually tightening around this preservative, known for provoking more and more allergic reactions. The case had been submitted to the ...

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Carbon black nano, Disperse Red 17: 2 positive Opinions by the SCCS

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The SCCS adopted both these Opinions during its plenary session on December 12 2013. One focuses on cosmetic colorant Carbon Black in its nano form, t...

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Cosmetics Europe: stop using MIT!

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Cosmetics Europe, the European personal care professional association, published this recommendation to the industry on December 13: it should discont...

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

SCCS: 6 requests for scientific Opinions

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CMRs, anti-callosity agent, hair dyes, fragrance ingredients: 6 requests for the SCCS Opinion are dated 13 Decembre 2013 and concern the whole group o...

Monday, December 9, 2013

IDEA: another idea of allergens

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IDEA is the International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens. The project was started by IFRA in response to future changes in regulations, with...

Monday, December 2, 2013

Cosmetic short news: Guidance CLP

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Latest cosmetics news in brief: Guidance CLP - Modification of the CLP regulation - The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl te...