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, June 21, 2013

IFRA: 47th Amendment to the Code of Practice

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The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has officially notified the 47th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice as part of the industry’s ongoi...

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

France: the nano-declaration, in practice

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It is a purely French special feature, mandatory since 1 January 2013. The yearly declaration of the substances as nanoparticles shall be submitted no...

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Cosmetic short news: Evaluation of local toxicity / irritation of vitamin A

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Latest cosmetics news in brief: Evaluation of local toxicity / irritation of vitamin A - REACH: the situation on the 31 May 2013 due date - Parliament...

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Parabens: the European experts confirm their opinion

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Since October 2012, the opinion was hoped for March 2013. In fact, the SCCS needed some time more before releasing its complementary opinion on Butyl-...

Thursday, May 30, 2013

The powerful limonene/linalyl acetate combination in the bergamot orange essential oil

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A team of Italian researchers has elucidated the involvement of limonene and linalyl acetate in cytotoxicity induced by bergamot essential oil in huma...

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Laureth-9 : new restrictions

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Dated 24 May 2013, the European Regulation 483/2013 introduces restrictions for use for Laureth-9 (Polidocanol) and adds it to the Annex III of the Co...

Monday, May 13, 2013

Camphor, Menthol, Eucalyptol: terpenoids in cosmetics

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They are present in many cosmetics, especially those claiming to be refreshing, invigorating, purifying or relaxing. Isolated or contained in essentia...

Friday, April 26, 2013

Oil: an icon in different ways!

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From make-up removers to sunscreens, from hair care to toiletries and body care… beware: one may feel swamped by the "oil texture" next summer! Alread...

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Palm oil: no longer in the Nature & Progrès certified cosmetics

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The Nature & Progrès association has just released an up-dated version of its specifications for the bio-ecological cosmetics it approves. Validat...

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Nano-zinc toxicity toward aquatic environment

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Nano-zinc is, again and again, questioned. It is the topic of studies to evaluate its toxicity to the human race or to the environment. The one displa...

Friday, April 12, 2013

SCCS: Soon-to-be-released opinions on two new preservatives

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One is a new concept, included in the packaging to be released in the cosmetic products it contains. The second one is an antibacterial substance, for...

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Aluminium: an excessive exposure via cosmetics

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Another incriminatory document against aluminium in cosmetics. After a recent report by the Norwegian Scientific Committee VKM, using them daily, espe...