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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).

IFRA 52: the end-of-consultation letterSubscribers only

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.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Seppic or the seven deadly sinsSubscribers only
Instead of fighting its demons, the raw materials supplier suggests its customers succumb to gluttony, laziness… Seppic was inspired by the deadly sin...
Monday, April 29, 2024
"Essential use": the European Commission's criteriaSubscribers only
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission published a Communication establishing guiding criteria and principles for what would constitute “essential ...
Monday, April 29, 2024
An "Allergens" Memento from CosmedSubscribers only
It has already been published for almost a year, but Regulation 2023/1545, which sets out the list of “new” allergens that must be mentioned on labell...
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The studious 2024 edition of in-cosmetics GlobalSubscribers only
The European major event dedicated to active ingredients for cosmetics returned to Paris for three days. From April 16 to 18, 2024, Pavillon No.1 of t...
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Who are the winners of the in-cosmetics Global 2024 Awards?Subscribers only
In-cosmetics means awards ceremonies. As usual, all exhibitors can put their latest creations up for competition. Here are the winners of the 2024 edi...
Monday, April 22, 2024
The impact of micro- and nanoplastics on cardiovascular accidentsSubscribers only
According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the presence of microplastics in the carotid arteries increases the risk of myo...
Monday, April 22, 2024
New CLH classification proposal for Hydrogen PeroxideSubscribers only
On 15 April 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Finland’s proposal to amend the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Hydr...
Monday, April 22, 2024
Japan regulates Cysteamine HClSubscribers only
On 15 April 2024, Japan notified a new restriction on the ingredient Cysteamine HCl, used in cosmetics, particularly in texturising hair products. The...
Monday, April 15, 2024
CMRs, Kojic Acid: Great Britain notifies an amendment to its cosmetics regulationsSubscribers only
On 10 April 2024, Great Britain notified a document providing for a number of changes to its cosmetics regulations. The main changes involve adding 52...
Monday, April 15, 2024
Results of US FDA investigation into talc-containing cosmeticsSubscribers only
On 5 April 2024, the US FDA published the results of its ongoing investigation into cosmetic products containing talc, with the aim of verifying the p...
Monday, April 15, 2024
France presents a new PFAS planSubscribers only
On the same day that French MPs voted in favour of banning PFAS, particularly in cosmetics, from January 2026, the government published an “Interminis...
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The French National Assembly tackles PFASSubscribers only
On 4 April 2024, following a proposal by Nicolas Thierry, the “Les Ecologistes” MP for Gironde, the National Assembly voted on first reading to ban PF...
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