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p-Cymene, Burgeonal group, Silver Nitrate...: the Opinion of the GB HSE

On 2 April 2026, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinions on the harmonised classification and labelling of several cosmetic ingredients in the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling), the equivalent of Annex VI of the European CLP Regulation. Many are in line with the corresponding opinions of ECHA’s RAC, but not all…

Allergens: Canada updates the Cosmetic Notification Form

As announced, Health Canada has just updated its Cosmetics Notification Form to reflect its new “flexible approach” regarding the disclosure of the concentration information of certain fragrance allergens.

Australia: consultation on regulation of sunscreens reform

On 26 March 2026, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) launched an eight-week consultation on a proposal aimed at “improving the regulation of sunscreen”.

United States: a single platform for adverse events

On March 11, 2026, the US FDA announced the merger of its various adverse event reporting systems (including the one for cosmetics) into a single platform. For the US agency, this is a guarantee of greater transparency and some savings…

Health Canada announces “flexibility” regarding allergen requirements

Health Canada has just announced that it has “heard concerns from industry” and adopted a “revised approach” to fragrance allergen requirements. The plan is to make no amendments to the Cosmetic Regulations but to allow flexibility in their interpretation…

Monday, July 6, 2015

In short - China revised the final version of IECIC

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On June 16, 2015, CFDA (China Food and Drugs Administration) revised the final version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China. IEC...

Friday, November 7, 2014

Publication of the ISO 15819:2014 Standard

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The ISO 15819:2014 standard, "Cosmetics -- Analytical methods -- Nitrosamines: Detection and determination of N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) in cosme...

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Cosmetic short news - China : Final Version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - China : Final Version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients - Anti-ageing claims: L'Oreal reaches settlem...

Monday, June 30, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Nanos: the FDA Guidance

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Nanos: the FDA Guidance - Avon to cut 600 jobs - L'Oreal to acquire NYX Cosmetics brand - Reach: Candidate list updat...

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Illinois bans plastic microbeads

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Illinois bans plastic microbeads - China: 2nd version of the inventory of existing ingredients - Minnesota bans Tricl...

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Cosmetic short news - China: 2nd version of the inventory of existing ingredients

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - China: 2nd version of the inventory of existing ingredients - Minnesota bans Triclosan - China announces the end of m...

Monday, May 26, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Minnesota bans Triclosan

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Minnesota bans Triclosan - China announces the end of mandatory animal testing - Nanos: European Commission launched ...

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Cosmetic short news - China announces the end of mandatory animal testing

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - China announces the end of mandatory animal testing - Nanos: European Commission launched a public consultation - Ess...

Monday, March 17, 2014

Europe vote for Nagoya and ABS

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On 11 March 2014, the European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted new rules on access to genetic resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits r...

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Cosmetic short news - A US bill to phase out animal testing

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - A US bill to phase out animal testing - Deforestation: Greenpeace accuses Procter & Gamble - ICCR: nanos safety a...

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Cosmetic short news - New York to ban microbeads?

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - New York may ban microbeads in cosmetics - China: CFDA consults on existing cosmetic ingredients - ECHA adds 7 new su...

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

China: new registration for new cosmetic ingredients

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CFDA has published a notice to invite public comments on the amendment of new cosmetic ingredient registration management rules. According to the CIRS...