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Consultation in Australia on 4-MBCSubscribers only

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 letterSubscribers only

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 classificationSubscribers only

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 OpinionsSubscribers only

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 classificationSubscribers only

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, September 5, 2013
Lipopeptides: new anti-aging active ingredients worth watching ...Subscribers only
When linked to lipids, peptides enter the stratum corneum more easily. This promising active ingredient is among the most exciting cosmetic anti-aging...
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Classification of UV filters: European inconsistenciesSubscribers only
The study has been performed by Swedish researchers and is published in the Science of The Total Environment, September 2013 issue, journal. It finger...
Monday, August 19, 2013
A European consultation on MCIT and MITSubscribers only
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCIT) and Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) are preservatives often used in cosmetics, in any kind of product. Though allowed a...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Europe: nano-zinc explained to consumers (2nd time)Subscribers only
It is a habit now for the European Commission, especially when “sensitive” or “topical” cosmetic ingredients are involved: soon after the release of t...
Thursday, August 8, 2013
European consultation on Methylene glycolSubscribers only
Methylene glycol, or hydrated formaldehyde, is currently not restricted after the regulation on cosmetics, contrary to formaldehyde per se. However, t...
Monday, July 29, 2013
TiO2, ZnO, MBBT: three nanos evaluated by the SCCSSubscribers only
Three Opinions by the SCCS have been released on 26 July 2013, dealing with cosmetic nano-ingredients. The Opinion on titanium dioxide has been adopte...
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Aluminium: a new study by Dr Philippa DarbreSubscribers only
Dr Philippa Darbre is well known, thanks to the debate she initiated about the toxicity of aluminium and the implication of this substance in breast c...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
SCCS: Revision of the Opinions Climbazole and DEGEESubscribers only
Two Opinions by the SCCS, adopted during the 26 February 2013 Plenary Meeting, have been updated during the 18 June 2013's. Taking into account the co...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
SCCS: Opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
They have been adopted during the SCCS plenary meeting, on 18 June, 2013, and are open for comments until August 16, 2013. The SCCS has just released ...
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Nanos: 3 requests for Opinions by the SCCSSubscribers only
It is an understatement to say that the SCCS’ opinions are waited for, so that several nano-ingredients could be listed in the Annexes of the Regulati...
Monday, July 1, 2013
Three requests for SCCS opinionsSubscribers only
Topics: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl preservative, Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine UV filter, as well as thioglycolic acid and its salts. The purpose is,...
Friday, June 28, 2013
Genotoxicity of benzophenone-type UV filtersSubscribers only
An additional information in the the safety assessment of benzophenone-based UV filter, this study by Chinese researchers has recently been published ...
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