Ingredients:News

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).

IFRA 52: the end-of-consultation letter

On 31 August 2026, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) issued its End-of-Consultation Letter on the 52nd Amendment to its Standards, the consultation period for which ended on 12 June.

Monday, March 10, 2025

Canada: Changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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Canada has just announced a new update of its “Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist”. It includes the addition of two ingredients, one of which is now subject ...

Monday, March 3, 2025

Publication of the French "PFAS" law

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Law No.2025-188 of 27 February 2025 aimed at protecting the public from the risks associated with perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substance...

Monday, February 24, 2025

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate: preliminary version of the SCCS Scientific Advice

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Following concerns about potential contamination of the UV filter Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate by a phthalate, DnHexP, the European Comm...

Monday, February 24, 2025

BHT: new restrictions come into force in Great Britain

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This 24 February 2025, new restrictions came into force for products marketed in England, Wales and Scotland.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

French "PFAS" law definitively adopted

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After an interruption due to recent events in French politics, the legislative process for the law banning PFAS, particularly in cosmetics, has resume...

Monday, February 17, 2025

Washington State notifies the ban on 28 formaldehyde releasers

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Washington State’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act already regulates many chemicals deemed toxic in cosmetics, including formaldehyde, which is banned. The D...

Monday, February 17, 2025

Taiwan notifies mandatory labelling of 24 allergens

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On 27 January 2024, Taiwan notified a change to its regulations applicable to cosmetic products. The aim is to impose specific labelling of 24 allerge...

Monday, February 17, 2025

Silver, Ozone, Propylparaben: Opinion of the UK HSE

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On 7 February 2025, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinions on t...

Monday, February 10, 2025

A review of 7 UV filters by the Australian TGA

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On 4 February 2025, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) published a literature review on seven UV filters. The aim was to identify a...

Monday, February 10, 2025

A Cutting-Edge Polypeptide Offering an Instant Anti-Aging Effect for Skin Care: BGT™ TDP-1 (Tridecapeptide-1)

Introducing the First Highly Effective Peptide Created by AI in the Field of Life Science - Dr. Diana Tang, Bio Genetic technology.

Monday, February 3, 2025

Thiomersal, Phenylmercuric salts, Cannabidiol: requests for SCCS Opinion

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On 22 January 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of three co...

Monday, February 3, 2025

HC Red No. 18: final version of the SCCS Scientific Advice

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission in March 2024, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has assessed the safety of th...