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Phytonadione epoxide: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

In June 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of phytonadione epoxide. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published its preliminary opinion.

CLH classifications: Intention for Terpineol, proposal for Capric acidSubscribers only

On November 4, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced that terpineol was the subject of a harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) intention and that capric acid was the subject of a classification proposal.

Reminder - IFRA 52: entry into force of the Specification and Restriction StandardsSubscribers only

On 12 December 2025, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) published the 52nd amendment to its Standards. Eleven months later, on 12 November 2026, the new Standards on specifications and restrictions came into force for new creations.

California targets three new PFAS under Proposition 65Subscribers only

On 30 October 2026, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) published three notices of intent to list certain chemicals – PFAS – under Proposition 65. The consultation period is open until 30 November.

Alternatives to microbeads: an analysis by the RIVMSubscribers only

They have been banned since 2023. But in products where they were useful, they had to be replaced with something else. Are the alternatives to plastic microbeads safe for human health and the environment? That is the question the RIVM sought to answer in this analysis.
Monday, November 25, 2024
Ingredients in the news: TalcSubscribers only
Another chapter in the series by Labosphère’s Estelle Dehier on ingredients that are the talk of the town: once considered harmless, or even very popu...
Monday, November 18, 2024
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
As part of the assessment of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS to evaluate the safe...
Monday, November 18, 2024
Phthalic Anhydride: conclusions of the Portuguese RMOASubscribers only
On 13 November, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) made available the conclusions of the Risk Management Option Analysis (RMOA) carried out by the P...
Monday, November 18, 2024
ECHA updates its Guidance on the application of the CLP RegulationSubscribers only
On 13 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had updated its Guide on the application of the CLP Regulation (on classif...
Monday, November 18, 2024
The US FDA increases colourant certification feesSubscribers only
On 8 November 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the publication of a “final rule” introducing an increase in fees for certific...
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Dangerous substances in cosmetics: FEBEA responds to ECHASubscribers only
On 30 October 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) unveiled the results of a pilot project to apply the regulations, revealing that 6% of cosmet...
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Triphenyl Phosphate added to the REACH Candidate ListSubscribers only
On 7 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added Triphenyl Hhosphate (a plasticiser that can be used in cosmetics) to the list of substa...
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
BHA: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluationSubscribers only
On 7 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of BHA carried out by France a...
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Benzophenone-1: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the publication of a list of suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, the Europe...
Monday, November 4, 2024
A new coating for TiO2 (nano) rejected by the SCCS (Final Opinion)Subscribers only
Following the mandate given to the SCCS in November 2023, the Scientific Committee has assessed the safety of Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate as a coatin...
Monday, November 4, 2024
Ingredients in the news: salicylic acidSubscribers only
Some cosmetic ingredients are all the rage and are all the rage for years, but then cosmetovigilance reveals certain problems or toxicological require...
Monday, November 4, 2024
Acetylated Vetiver Oil, HC Yellow No. 16, o-Phenylphenol: final Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
On 25 October 2024, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) finalised two of its Opinions, without changing the substance of its general co...
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