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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.
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 ...
Friday, June 21, 2013
IFRA: 47th Amendment to the Code of PracticeSubscribers only
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 practiceSubscribers only
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 ASubscribers only
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 opinionSubscribers only
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 oilSubscribers only
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 restrictionsSubscribers only
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 cosmeticsSubscribers only
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!Subscribers only
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 cosmeticsSubscribers only
The Nature & Progrès association has just released an up-dated version of its specifications for the bio-ecological cosmetics it approves. Validat...
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