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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.

Australia announces a reform of its sunscreens regulationsSubscribers only

On 27 October 2026, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced that it is progressing in developing its reform of the regulations governing suncare products. The main aim is to strengthen confidence in claims relating to SPF.

Measuring benzene in sunscreens: the Australian TGA shares its methodSubscribers only

The TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration), which regulates cosmetic products in Australia, made available its analytical method for detecting and quantifying benzene residues in suncare products. Professionals are encouraged to use it as part of their routine quality control procedures.

Consultation in Australia on 4-MBCSubscribers only

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).

The British SAG-CS has published seven new OpinionsSubscribers only

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.
Monday, July 6, 2015
In short - China revised the final version of IECICSubscribers only
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 StandardSubscribers only
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 IngredientsSubscribers only
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 GuidanceSubscribers only
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 microbeadsSubscribers only
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 ingredientsSubscribers only
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 TriclosanSubscribers only
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 testingSubscribers only
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 ABSSubscribers only
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 testingSubscribers only
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?Subscribers only
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 ingredientsSubscribers only
CFDA has published a notice to invite public comments on the amendment of new cosmetic ingredient registration management rules. According to the CIRS...
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