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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, October 27, 2020
Sharon Laboratories' preservative-free preservativesSubscribers only
How can we solve the problem of preserving cosmetic products, when consumers demand clean, natural, transparent formulas… adapted to sensitive skin? M...
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
CSSC : Request for an addendum to the Opinion on AluminiumSubscribers only
In March 2020, the CSSC (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) published its final Opinion on the safety of aluminium used in cosmetic products. Fo...
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Canada: Consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient HotlistSubscribers only
On October 14, 2020, Health Canada opened a consultation on several amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. These adjustments, which have been ...
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Emulium® Dolcea MB by Gattefossé: the emulsifier of the next generation of natural cosmeticsSubscribers only
Among Gattefossé’s latest developments, Emulium® Dolcea MB is the most advanced and robust O/W emulsifier in its natural range. Its composition has be...
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Principhyal® Cube3: Roelmi HPC Power 3 hyaluronic acidSubscribers only
A 2.0 hyaluronic acid: this is what the ingredient supplier Roelmi HPC offers. With a very specific spectrum of effectiveness, it acts in synergy with...
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
SCCS: Preliminary Opinion on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmeticsSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS last February, the Committee has just published its Scientific Advice on the safety...
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) in inhalable cosmetics: Final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide in cosmetic products that lead to exposure by inhalation. It was adopt...
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
B-Shape, Codif's new anti-puffiness activeSubscribers only
Extracted by enzymatic treatment from a red algae, B-Shape, Codif’s new active ingredient, activates lipolysis and promotes fat breakdown. It thus att...
Thursday, October 8, 2020
in-cosmetics Global: the 2020 AwardsSubscribers only
in-cosmetics Global revealed the winners of its 2020 Awards during its virtual edition held from 6 to 8 October. 12 ingredients, launched on the marke...
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Illipe Butter: a low odour grade launched by ForestwiseSubscribers only
Forestwise is a supplier of cosmetic and food ingredients from the rainforest of Borneo, whose mission is to use its resources in a sustainable and re...
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
EnerZea by Mirexus to the rescue of urban skinsSubscribers only
Canadian ingredient supplier Mirexus launches EnerZea™, a new corn-based active ingredient designed to defend and repair sensitive and reactive skin a...
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
China: registration and notification of new cosmetic ingredients according to CSARSubscribers only
Among the complementary regulations to the new CSAR (Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation), the one on the management of new ingredients...
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