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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).
Sunday, July 8, 2012
SCCS : 4 new Opinions open for commentsSubscribers only
They have been adopted during the 15th plenary meeting, on 26 and 27 June, 2012, and are open for comments until August 17. The SCCS has just released...
Friday, July 6, 2012
Nano Guidance for cosmetic products now availableSubscribers only
The European Commission published on 6th July 2012 the Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics. The document was drafted by th...
Monday, July 2, 2012
Dihydroxyacetone: a risk-free tanned complexion?Subscribers only
A beautiful tanned complexion is still associated with good health and prosperity, at least in our Western countries. However, thanks also to our way ...
Monday, June 25, 2012
The French ANSM bans chloracetamideSubscribers only
The press release is sent on 25 June 2012. After a decision on June 14, the ANSM (French National Agency for Safety of Medicines) decides the recall a...
Thursday, June 14, 2012
CMR: the French ANSM recalls the rulesSubscribers only
Some few days after the release, by ECHA, of a first list of CMR substances, the French ANSM releases, on June 13, a document designed for the manufac...
Friday, June 8, 2012
ECHA publishes a first list of CMR substancesSubscribers only
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) acts as a communications network to promote the exchange of information among people interested in using chemicals...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
4-methylbenzylidene camphor: an insufficient safety margin, in the ANSM opinionSubscribers only
Is using 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, a UV filter currently allowed up to 4% in cosmetic products, but also listed as an endocrine disruptor substance...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Phenoxyethanol: the French ANSM questions its safety for young children Subscribers only
In a new evaluation of the risk linked to using phenoxyethanol in cosmetics, the French ANSM surveys all the currently available data. Its report, rel...
Monday, May 21, 2012
Methylene Glycol: a request for the SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
Is Methylene Glycol safe for use? Is the quantity of formaldehyde it can release when in hair straightening products compliant to the regulatory accep...
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A Critical Review of New Alternative Preservative Systems by Organic MonitorSubscribers only
Organic Monitor, specialized in research, consulting & training for companies in organic industry, has just released a new study on alternative sy...
Friday, May 4, 2012
Active ingredients: the innovation and its challenges, by Karl LintnerSubscribers only
Innovation is at the core of the today’s cosmetic, up to the point when one wonders what the latter would be without the former … Active ingredients, ...
Friday, April 27, 2012
Aluminium: 100% of doubt - 0.6% of controversySubscribers only
October 2011: the Afssaps completes its risk assessment on the use of aluminium in cosmetic products. And recommends limiting the concentration to 0.6...
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