Ingredients:News

Consultation in Australia on 4-MBC

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 letter

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 classification

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 Opinions

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 classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Climbazole, a preservative.

Monday, November 19, 2018

Seppic's alternatives to silicones in cosmetics

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Widely used in cosmetics, silicones give cosmetics an emollient feel and are also beneficial to the skin. However, their use is controversial given th...

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Review of Cosmetics Regulation for endocrine disruptors: the report from the European Commission

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It was stated by its Article 15: the Commission was to review the Cosmetics Regulation with regard to substances with endocrine-disrupting properties,...

Monday, November 12, 2018

Safety assessment: 10th revision of the SCCS' Notes of Guidance

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At its plenary meeting on October 24 and 25, 2018, the SCCS adopted the final version of the 10th revision of its Notes of Guidance for the Testing of...

Monday, October 29, 2018

Hair dyes A160 and C183, Preservative HEPB: three requests for Opinions to SCCS

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The safety of two hair dyes - 2-Methoxy-methyl-p-phenylenediamine (A160) and Tetrabromophenol Blue (C183) - as well as HEPB as preservative, will be r...

Thursday, October 25, 2018

CoRAP: ECHA's proposal for 2019-2021

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ECHA has published its amended proposal for chemical substances evaluation planning under CoRAP for the years 2019-2021. On the agenda: 100 substances...

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Climbazole: Europe is planning new restrictions

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On 18 October 2018, the European Union transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation to refine the restrictions for the use of Climbazole as a preservative an...

Monday, October 15, 2018

Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine: a new UV filter soon to be added in Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation

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On October 8, 2018, the European Union had transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed to add Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine to the list of authorised...

Monday, September 24, 2018

RAC concludes on 14 opinions on harmonised classification and labelling

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ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) adopted its opinions on 14 harmonised classification and labelling proposals. Several substances are used i...

Monday, September 17, 2018

Salicylic Acid: Opinion of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its Opinion on the safety of the cosmetic ingredient and preservative Salicylic Acid. The substance is under a proposed cl...

Monday, September 17, 2018

Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87): Request for an Opinion to SCCS

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The safety of the UV-filter Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87) will be re-assessed by the SCCS. The request from the E...

Monday, August 27, 2018

Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine, QRA2: Final Opinions of SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its final Opinions on the safety of UV-filter Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine (S86) on one hand, and on the model for derma...

Friday, August 10, 2018

Endocrine disruptors: why do they raise so much concern?

Endocrine disruptors are substances which can affect the endocrine system. Some of them have the ability to mimic the action of hormones or block thei...