Ingredients:News

REACH restriction on Octocrylene: ECHA SEAC final Opinion

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 method

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 opinions

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-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).

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Cosmetics Europe: stop using MIT!

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Cosmetics Europe, the European personal care professional association, published this recommendation to the industry on December 13: it should discont...

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

SCCS: 6 requests for scientific Opinions

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CMRs, anti-callosity agent, hair dyes, fragrance ingredients: 6 requests for the SCCS Opinion are dated 13 Decembre 2013 and concern the whole group o...

Monday, December 9, 2013

IDEA: another idea of allergens

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IDEA is the International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens. The project was started by IFRA in response to future changes in regulations, with...

Monday, December 2, 2013

Cosmetic short news: Guidance CLP

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Latest cosmetics news in brief: Guidance CLP - Modification of the CLP regulation - The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl te...

Friday, November 29, 2013

ECHA: evaluation results for 4 CoRAP substances

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ECHA has just published the conclusion documents on the evaluation of four substances (all used in cosmetic products) as part of the Community Rolling...

Thursday, November 28, 2013

1197/2013: a "hair dyes" Regulation

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Although it is dated November 25, 2013… it is applicable as from July 11, 2013! This new regulation is part of the outcome of the overall safety asses...

Friday, November 15, 2013

SCCS: Opinion on Thioglycolic acid

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The request for an opinion was filed in early summer 2013. The purpose of the request was to assess the use of thioglycolic acid and its salts on the ...

Monday, November 4, 2013

FEBEA shares the audit of raw materials

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It is proud to announce this and it is indeed a first: the Federation of Beauty Companies offers a new service to all operators in the cosmetics indus...

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Asia Lagging in sustainable sourcing of cosmetic ingredients

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Sustainable sourcing of raw materials is gaining popularity in the cosmetics industry, however Organic Monitor finds Asia is lagging behind. And quest...

Monday, October 28, 2013

Formulate for sensitive skin: the active ingredients

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Designing a good cosmetic product for sensitive skin is first and foremost a response to a very specific problem. Knowing the condition and needs of t...

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

An international convention to ban mercury

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It can be present in a large number of products: fluorescent lamps, batteries, pesticides, barometers, thermometers… and certain cosmetics. Mercury is...

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Kline : market analysis of cosmetic ingredients

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Kline has published the latest update of its"Personal Care Ingredients: Market Analysis". This report reviews recent and upcoming regulatory developme...