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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.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Canadians against harmful ingredients in their cosmeticsSubscribers only
Contrary to what some people stubbornly continue to say, the fight against potentially harmful substances in ingredients is no longer the privilege of...
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Hyaluronic AcidSubscribers only
No one is vaunting any more the merits of the Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in the fight against ageing marks. Injected, it is one of the most popular ways of ...
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
SiliconesSubscribers only
They are an ingredient of many face-care creams, and cannot be ignored in hair products, shampoos and hair-conditioners. Silicones are synthetic produ...
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Vegetable active ingredients: Green is richSubscribers only
They are more and more often in our cosmetics. The "organic" trend is a major factor in the highlighting of their interest for this application. Hurra...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Confirmed fears about Triclosan safetySubscribers only
On our CosmeticOBS-L’Observatoire des Cosmétiques website, we have already drawn your attention on the strong doubts dealing with Triclosan. This anti...
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Animal ingredients and cosmeticsSubscribers only
Animal tests are often referred to on labels, very often to emphasize the fact that no animal testing has been performed. Less often, the animal origi...
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinSubscribers only
Since some few years, hydrolyzed wheat proteins are an ingredient commonly used in our cosmetics. In the list of ingredients of many hair-care product...
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Precious StonesSubscribers only
You dream of gold or diamond? You think of jewels? And what if you looked at cosmetics? Indeed, you may find some precious stones in cosmetics (well, ...
Monday, April 5, 2010
Palm OilSubscribers only
It is THE topic when dealing with food. However, palm oil is also a major ingredient of our cosmetics! Is it less debatable then? Do its qualities ove...
Monday, February 22, 2010
Bisphenol A: Afssa underlines problems in evaluating endocrine disruptorsSubscribers only
The polemic and the various scientific studies published on the dangers of Bisphenol A, in particular concerning fetuses, had led Afssa (French Agency...
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl: A New Ingredient in Our CosmeticsSubscribers only
Following an industry request, and after the opinion of the CSPC (European Scientific Committee on Consumer Products), Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (CAS...
Sunday, January 3, 2010
The Absolute of Lemongrass Newly Authorized in Cosmetic PerfumesSubscribers only
Up to the present, and since an opinion given in May 2000 by the scientific committee of European cosmetic products European, the use of the oil of ve...
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