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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).
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Formulate for sensitive skin: preservativesSubscribers only
The problem of sensitive skin, whether irritable, reactive or intolerant, affects 1 in 2 women and 2 in 3 men. It is therefore a major challenge for c...
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Phenoxyethanol, o-Phenylphenol: Europe is looking for scientific dataSubscribers only
Further to the warnings by the French ANSM about the safety of use of two preservatives, Phenoxyethanol and o-Phenylphenol, in cosmetic products, the ...
Monday, October 7, 2013
SCCS: Henna OK, 2-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine refused
The European Committee of experts, the SCCS, has just released two new Opinions about cosmetic hair dyes. It considers Henna as safe for use (and that...
Monday, October 7, 2013
Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl: an extension for use in viewSubscribers only
Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl had been added to the list of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products in 2010. However, it had been banned for use in li...
Friday, October 4, 2013
Cosmetic short news: Opinion SCCS MBBTSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief: The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol - “Belle et Bien” runs to fight...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
SCCS: Opinion on Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenolSubscribers only
It has been adopted by written procedure on 18 March 2013, and is open for comments until April 26, 2013. The SCCS has just released its Opinion on Me...
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Allantoin: soft repairSubscribers only
Allantoin has all the key properties of an ideal cosmetic ingredient. It is biomimetic, as it is naturally present in the human body. It is also sooth...
Monday, September 30, 2013
Nano silica: request for the SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
This is the latest, and the least important, that was still lacking. After the nano Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Carbon black … silica as nanoparticl...
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Methylisothiazolinone : request for an Opinion by SCCSSubscribers only
While a public consultation is open about the possible restriction for use of an MIT/MCIT blend, now the MIT alone is concerned by the request for its...
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Fragrances, Hair dyes: 5 requests for Opinions by the SCCSSubscribers only
For fragrance ingredients, this concerns the Butylphenyl methylpropional, for which IFRA recommends specific concentrations, depending on the type of ...
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Aluminum to be evaluated by EuropeSubscribers only
The scientific debate over the risks linked to using aluminum in cosmetic products is to come to a new phase. Following the evaluation by the French A...
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Micro-algae oils: active ingredients with a bright futureSubscribers only
From the ocean beds to our epidermis surface, oils from micro-algae wrap us with their benefits. A lipid connection to our skin, nutrition and regener...
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