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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.
Monday, September 16, 2013
European consultation on parabensSubscribers only
As you know, parabens use in cosmetics has been questioned for several years. The most questioned are Butylparaben and Propylparaben, for which the Eu...
Friday, September 13, 2013
The lawbreaker nanos in cosmeticsSubscribers only
It is a regulatory imbroglio that we do like… Following the implementation of the new Cosmetics Regulation, on 11 July 2013, thanks to some late relea...
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
How to use flower watersSubscribers only
They may be the basis of a cosmetic product; further, they may be used as such to freshen or as make-up removers. Flower waters are mainly water, but ...
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 ...
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