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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, January 27, 2014
Cosmetic short news - China: CFDA consults on existing ingredientsSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief - China: CFDA consults on existing cosmetic ingredients - ECHA adds 7 new substances to SVHC candidate list - ECHA: 2 n...
Thursday, December 19, 2013
US: efficacy and safety of antibacterial soaps in questionSubscribers only
No evidence that they are any more effective at preventing illness than plain soaps, ingredients such as triclosan and triclocarban which may carry un...
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Regulation: what is new, the world over?Subscribers only
When thinking “compliance to regulation", European requirements are not enough, especially if export is a target. China, India, Morocco, Africa and Mi...
Monday, August 5, 2013
China: its regulation, in practiceSubscribers only
It is said to be complex and unclear, along with burdensome procedures and dull lead times. However, the Chinese regulation shall not deter any effort...
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Cosmetic short news: FDA publishes guidance for Good Manufacturing PracticesSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief: FDA publishes guidance for Good Manufacturing Practices - Cosmetics Regulation: a White Paper about the hair-dressers’...
Friday, December 16, 2011
Export: the Chinese regulationSubscribers only
How to register products and new ingredients in China? While this country is an essential market for the export of cosmetics, since April 2010, the re...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sunscreens: New FDA RequirementsSubscribers only
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is responsible of cosmetics in the USA, has issued new requirements about efficacy and labelling of suns...
Monday, April 4, 2011
Cosmetovigilance ? as seen by the USASubscribers only
A problem after using a cosmetic product? A rash, an allergy-like reaction, an irritation? In France, from 2004 on, the Cosmetovigilance network has b...
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