Ingredients:News

Phytonadione epoxide: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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 acid

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 Standards

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 65

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 RIVM

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, April 16, 2012

Soytrimonium Chloride: an opinion by the SCCS

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The SCCS was asked whether Soytrimonium Chloride may be used in hair dyes products for other purposes than preservation. Its opinion has just been rel...

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Nitrosamines and secondary amines: an opinion of the SCCS

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Following the public consultation, opened until February 10, it has been adopted during the plenary session held on March 27. The SCCS opinion on nitr...

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: safe for use, says Afssaps

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Widely used in sunscreens, in daily anti-ageing cares with SPF, but also in lip’s balms, shower-gels and body care oils, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, ...

Saturday, April 7, 2012

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It is now an ingredient that can no longer be ignored in hair care: shampoos, conditioners, masks or serums "enriched with keratin". It is the basis o...

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

SCCS : 7 new opinions open for comments

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They have been adopted during the plenary meeting, on March 22, 2012, and are open for comments until May 7. The SCCS has just released seven new opin...

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

How consumers help in the development of new active ingredients

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A more aware consumer, more and more accustomed to read labels prior to buying, wanting to avoid some ingredients, though demanding of a higher effici...

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

SCCS: an opinion to come about Acetaldehyde

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Though classified as CMR 2 (as a carcinogenic substance), acetaldehyde is subject to no restriction in cosmetics. The SCCS is requested to give its op...

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Nano-ingredients toxicity: studies and convergences

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Obviously, some topics are more topical than others. Nano-ingredients are but an example. As a proof, several studies have been recently released, all...

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Alum stone: the same risks as aluminium salts!

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At a time when more and more consumers are looking for alternatives to aluminum salts that make antiperspirant deodorants effective, many are turning ...

Friday, February 17, 2012

Quassin on the verge to be banned?

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Extracted from the quassia tree (also called Bitter tree) bark (Quassia amara L.) or from Picrasma excelsa, quassin has recently been evaluated by the...

Friday, February 3, 2012

Formaldehyde releasers

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They are not the main topic; nevertheless, they are widely used in cosmetics. As for all preservatives, they must comply with some restrictions for us...

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Hair dyes substances and hydrogen peroxide used to dye eyelashes: call for information prior to the SCCS opinion

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The SCCS has been asked to give a scientific opinion on hair dyes substances and hydrogen peroxide used in products to colour eyelashes. Interested pa...