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REACH restriction on Octocrylene: ECHA SEAC final OpinionSubscribers only

At its meeting on September 15–16, 2026, ECHA’s SEAC (Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis) adopted its final opinion on the proposal to restrict octocrylene, submitted by France.

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.

Beauty goes green, but can you prove it? New rules on environmental claims take effect

The European Union initiated a set of legislative acts aimed at improving consumer protection and ensuring reliability sustainability-related declarations.

Rosin and its derivatives, propylparaben, and spearmint essential oil: ECHA’s RAC adopts its opinionsSubscribers only

ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) has just published the minutes of the 78th meeting of its RAC (Risk Assessment Committee), which took place in early September 2026. Opinions on several cosmetic ingredients were adopted, resulting in four classifications as reprotoxic and one as an environmental endocrine disruptor.

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).
Thursday, August 20, 2015
New guidelines for essential oils' identificationSubscribers only
ECHA announces that the European industry associations for essential oils have published new guidance to help industry to fulfil their obligations und...
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
HC Red No. 17: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the hair dye cosmetic ingredient HC Red No. 17 (B120). This Opi...
Thursday, August 6, 2015
MI: European consultation for minimum regulationsSubscribers only
Following the various warnings on its strong allergenic potential and the Opinions of the SCCS (Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety), which recom...
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
IFRA announces 48th Amendment to StandardsSubscribers only
IFRA (International Fragrance Association) has officially issued the 48th Amendment to the IFRA 'Code of Practice' as part of the industry’s ongoing s...
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Regulation 2015/1298: ban of UV filter 3-Benzylidene CamphorSubscribers only
With this new regulation, published on 28 July 2015, the European Commission follows the opinion of SCCS (Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety) wh...
Monday, August 3, 2015
Cosmetics: new extraction processes 2/2Subscribers only
To keep up with market needs and trends, the cosmetics industry is always seeking new, ‘greener’, more sustainable solvents compatible with the variou...
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Cosmetic nanomaterials: a guidance by the EFfCISubscribers only
The European Federation of Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) has published on its website a guidance paper on nanomaterials in cosmetics, with practical re...
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Hair dyes: a regulation to limit nine substancesSubscribers only
The regulation 2015/1190 of 20 July 2015 is amending Annex III to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, dedicated to restricted substances. Nine hair dye in...
Monday, July 27, 2015
Endocrine disruptors: how to assess their safety?Subscribers only
The effects of endocrine disruptors on human health and reproduction raise a lot of concern and emotions among the general public. On what basis shoul...
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Cosmetics: new extraction processes 1/2Subscribers only
In a very competitive market where innovation is a way to stand out, the cosmetics industry is constantly seeking new actives. And this can involve cu...
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
HC Blue 18 : Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the hair dye cosmetic ingredient HC Blue 18. This Opinion is op...
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
JRC published its options for the review of the EC nanomaterial definitionSubscribers only
On July 10, 2015, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published science-based options to improve the clarity and the practical application of the Euro...
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