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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.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
HAA299 (nano): Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in October 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its final Opinion on t...
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Reminder: new labelling obligations for three hair dyesSubscribers only
This 3 December 2021 marks the entry into force of the new labelling obligations under Regulation 2020/1683. They involve three hair dye ingredients, ...
Monday, November 15, 2021
Kojic Acid: the SCCS preliminary OpinionSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in the context of the safety assessment of substances with potential endocrine disr...
Monday, November 15, 2021
Changes in efficacy and toxicity of sunscreens due to zinc oxideSubscribers only
According to a recent study published in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, the Official Journal of the European Photochemistry Association...
Monday, November 15, 2021
Skin'Calm by Berkem: the new anti-maskne active ingredientSubscribers only
According to a study by the NPD Group, sales of facial care products for acne or blemishes rose by 32% between 2019 and 2020. This increase can be exp...
Monday, November 15, 2021
Proposed CLH classification for BenzotriazoleSubscribers only
On 8 November 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a harmonised classification and labelling proposal from Germany fo...
Monday, November 8, 2021
Publication of the 4th Regulation on CMRsSubscribers only
The European Union has just published Regulation 2021/1902, the 4th annual text aiming to ban or regulate substances recently classified as CMR. It co...
Monday, November 8, 2021
Methyl Salicylate: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in September 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its final Opinion on...
Monday, October 25, 2021
Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene: forthcoming restrictions notified by Europe to the WTOSubscribers only
On 14 October 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation to introduce new use restrictions for two UV filters, Benzophenone-3 ...
Monday, October 25, 2021
Europe notifies WTO of changes to "Contains formaldehyde" warningSubscribers only
On 14 October 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation to introduce changes in the labelling rules for cosmetic products con...
Monday, October 25, 2021
Cosmébio: the Ingredients Trophies 2021Subscribers only
On 14 October, on the occasion of its second “Ingredients Meeting”, the Cosmébio association awarded its Ingredients Trophies for 2021 in two categori...
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Butylparaben, Homosalate: requests for SCCS OpinionsSubscribers 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...
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