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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, May 25, 2021
Threshold for the warning "Contains formaldehyde": Scientific advice of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the request of the European Commission, the SCCS has re-evaluated at what concentration in the finished product the statement “Contains form...
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Acid Yellow 3 (CI 47005): Preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinion ...
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Dihydroxyacetone: the UK government is preparing its own assessmentSubscribers only
While the European Union is preparing to restrict the use of Dihydroxyacetone (a self-tanning and hair dye ingredient), the UK government is preparing...
Monday, May 17, 2021
Aluminium: new request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the SCCS Opinion (and its addendum) on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products (including deodorants and antiperspirants, toothpastes a...
Monday, May 17, 2021
Apibreeze by Provital: a mild and responsible keratolytic exfoliantSubscribers only
Apibreeze is Provital’s response to today’s consumers, who are seeking personalized cosmetic solutions that are kind to the skin and the planet. It is...
Monday, May 17, 2021
Phytosqualan by Sophim: a natural and upcycled olive squalaneSubscribers only
Sophim, manufacturer of natural cosmetic ingredients, presents its new emollient, Phytosqualan: a squalane of vegetable origin, made from a renewable ...
Monday, May 10, 2021
Solabia's 4 active ingredients for adapting to the passing of timeSubscribers only
With age, the skin evolves and undergoes more or less visible changes that affect self-perception and well-being. At each stage of life, there are uph...
Monday, May 10, 2021
Nanos today: definitions, harmonisation, formulator's challengesSubscribers only
“One of the most important issues that we deal with on a daily basis as a laboratory for the development of tailor-made cosmetic products is nanomater...
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Reminder: Entry into force of IFRA 49Subscribers only
On this 10 May, the 49th amendment to the IFRA codes for new compositions comes into force: from today, perfumers must develop new fragrance compositi...
Monday, May 3, 2021
Canada considers restrictions on talc in cosmeticsSubscribers only
Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada conducted an assessment of talc ...
Monday, May 3, 2021
Lumipod by SEPPIC, the melanin activator for naturally tanned skinSubscribers only
How to get a tan and look good without exposing yourself to the sun (and its harmful effects on the skin?). During a webinar on 28 April 2021, SEPPIC ...
Monday, May 3, 2021
Lipoid Kosmetik Water Lily Pro: for perfect hair volumeSubscribers only
Lipoid Kosmetik’s latest active ingredient, Water Lily Pro, is a natural COSMOS-approved extract from water lily roots. The underwater root systems of...
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