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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, February 11, 2020
The 2020 Cosmétagora formulas (4)Subscribers only
Just like every year, the Cosmétagora show organized by the SFC (French,Society of Cosmetology) last January 14-15, celebrated innovations in cosmetic...
Monday, February 10, 2020
Titanium dioxide: Request for SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
As expected, following the next classification of titanium dioxide as a category 2 carcinogen by inhalation, the industry has submitted a dossier to t...
Monday, February 10, 2020
Endocrine disruptors: 5 requests for SCCS OpinionsSubscribers only
Following the publication of a list of 14 substances suspected of acting as endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequen...
Monday, February 10, 2020
Safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics: request for a scientific advice to SCCSSubscribers only
Many recent SCCS safety assessments of nanomaterials have concluded with the recurring finding that a lack of data or inadequate data provided by appl...
Monday, February 3, 2020
A new method for assessing the bioaccumulation of nanomaterialsSubscribers only
The German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA) has just published a report in which it describes a new method for assessing the bioaccumulation...
Monday, February 3, 2020
Safety assessment of nanomaterials: the SCCS Guidance explained by the European CommissionSubscribers only
Some of the Opinions of the European Commission’s non-food Scientific Committees are presented in a format and language which can be easily understood...
Monday, February 3, 2020
The 2020 Cosmétagora formulas (3)Subscribers only
The first half of January always marks a period expected by ingredient suppliers. This is when the Cosmétagora trade show, dedicated to cosmetic raw m...
Monday, January 27, 2020
How UV filters in sunscreen products penetrate the bodySubscribers only
This is the second study sponsored by the US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) on the subject. It measured the concentration in the plasma of six ...
Monday, January 27, 2020
Cosmétagora 2020 formulasSubscribers only
It’s become an institution. Every year, in mid-January, the SFC brings together all the ingredient suppliers to present their latest actives ingredien...
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Cosmetagora 2020 winnersSubscribers only
The 12th edition of Cosmetagora, organized by the French Society of Cosmetology, took place on 14 and January 2020. In addition to being able to prese...
Monday, January 20, 2020
Hebelys : new 'mature skin' ingredient from GreentechSubscribers only
Greentech Laboratories, in association with Deinove, are positioning themselves in the “ageing well” segment. Convinced that “positive ageing” is tomo...
Monday, January 20, 2020
Risk assessment of poly- and perfluoroalkylated substances in cosmetic productsSubscribers only
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as fluoroalkyl, are an important group of substances used in a wide range of cosmetic products....
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