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.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The 4th European CMR Regulation notified to the WTO

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The European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aimed at banning or regulating substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2020/1182 (15th...

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

80% of products based on essential oils do not comply with the CLP Regulation, according to the DGCCRF

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On 20 January 2021, the French DGCCRF published the results of its annual chemical control plans for 2018 and 2019. In 2019, one of the product catego...

Monday, February 1, 2021

Prostaglandin analogues: request for the SCCS Opinion

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Following the alert of the German BfR and the subsequent call for data, prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products will be subject to a safety ...

Monday, February 1, 2021

Hacking maskne: a quorum quenching story, by Vytrus Biotech

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Consumer trends throughout 2020 have been shaken by the global pandemic we are experiencing. This health crisis has marked a milestone in consumer beh...

Monday, February 1, 2021

Capsuretinol UHC by Ecopol Tech: retinol made safer and more effective!

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You dreamed of a more stable, less irritating, more concentrated and more effective retinol? Ecopol Tech has done it! With its microcapsules containin...

Monday, January 25, 2021

Octocrylene: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February 2020, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endoc...

Monday, January 25, 2021

Adipoless Eco: a natural version of Adipoless by SEPPIC

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Building on the success and effectiveness of Adipoless a silhouette and anti-dark circle active ingredient, Seppic’s cosmetic active ingredient brand,...

Monday, January 25, 2021

Microbeads, thickeners : JRS presents 2 natural alternatives

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Expert in the transformation of plant fibres into innovative natural cosmetic ingredients, J. Rettenmaier & Söhne France has just added two new te...

Monday, January 18, 2021

Senseryn by Provital: skin and senses connected for well-being

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Senseryn is a natural active ingredient made from hops, which was created by Provital as a result of desire to improve the quality of life of people w...

Monday, January 18, 2021

SCCS's Scientific Advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics: final version

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February 2020, the Committee published its preliminary Scientific Advice on the ...

Monday, January 11, 2021

Lipoid Kosmetik revisits yoghurt for sensitive skins

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Yoghurt is seen by consumers as a healthy, tasty food full of nutrients, including prebiotics. Lipoid Kosmetic has taken this positive appreciation as...

Monday, January 11, 2021

Berkem expands its range of floral waters

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In response to the cosmetics industry’s growing market demand for natural ingredients and botanical extracts, Berkem SAS, the plant extraction subsidi...