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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, 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...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Nanoparticles and sunscreens: the 2009-2010 Friends of the Earth-Australia guideSubscribers only
The Australian branch of the international NGO Friends of the Earth releases its 2009-2010 guide on nanoparticles–free sunscreens, in 77 countries. In...
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Nanoparticles: the debate goes onSubscribers only
While, early December 2009, the French Agency for the Sanitary Occupational and Environment Safety (Afsset), has commented the results of a study on n...
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Glycerol (Glycerin)Subscribers only
No moisturizer without it. No cream care, no body lotion, no facial mask, soap or toothpaste without it. It is also found in shower gels, in shampoos,...
Saturday, October 3, 2009
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 ...
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Nanomaterials: back from dusk to plain lightSubscribers only
European M.Ps. have made it mandatory: nanomaterials in our cosmetics shall be listed since 11 July 2013. This is an important step forward for regula...
Monday, March 30, 2009
Linalol (Linalool): more allergenic than previously thought? Subscribers only
Linalol is an aromatic substance, naturally present in the essential oils of lavender and lavandin, woodland pine or peppermint or in many vegetable e...
Monday, March 9, 2009
Oils and fats in cosmeticsSubscribers only
Besides water, fats are the basis for numerous cosmetic products. Creams, body-lotions, serum, make-up, exfoliating agents, shower-gels and shampoos …...
Monday, March 9, 2009
Which vegetable oil for which purpose?Subscribers only
They are at the basis of creams, care oils, after-shampoos … and all the emulsions as a whole. They are very often ingredients of natural and organic ...
Monday, February 9, 2009
Europe Prohibits 2 New Cosmetic IngredientsSubscribers only
There is a new European Directive, adopted February 4, which once again modifies regulations concerning cosmetic products (currently in the course of ...
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