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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, February 11, 2020
The 2020 Cosmétagora formulas (4)Subscribers only
Just like every year, the Cosmétagora show organized by the SFC (French,Society of Cosmetology) last January 14-15, celebrated innovations in cosmetic...
Monday, February 10, 2020
Titanium dioxide: Request for SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
As expected, following the next classification of titanium dioxide as a category 2 carcinogen by inhalation, the industry has submitted a dossier to t...
Monday, February 10, 2020
Endocrine disruptors: 5 requests for SCCS OpinionsSubscribers only
Following the publication of a list of 14 substances suspected of acting as endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequen...
Monday, February 10, 2020
Safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics: request for a scientific advice to SCCSSubscribers only
Many recent SCCS safety assessments of nanomaterials have concluded with the recurring finding that a lack of data or inadequate data provided by appl...
Monday, February 3, 2020
A new method for assessing the bioaccumulation of nanomaterialsSubscribers only
The German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA) has just published a report in which it describes a new method for assessing the bioaccumulation...
Monday, February 3, 2020
Safety assessment of nanomaterials: the SCCS Guidance explained by the European CommissionSubscribers only
Some of the Opinions of the European Commission’s non-food Scientific Committees are presented in a format and language which can be easily understood...
Monday, February 3, 2020
The 2020 Cosmétagora formulas (3)Subscribers only
The first half of January always marks a period expected by ingredient suppliers. This is when the Cosmétagora trade show, dedicated to cosmetic raw m...
Monday, January 27, 2020
How UV filters in sunscreen products penetrate the bodySubscribers only
This is the second study sponsored by the US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) on the subject. It measured the concentration in the plasma of six ...
Monday, January 27, 2020
Cosmétagora 2020 formulasSubscribers only
It’s become an institution. Every year, in mid-January, the SFC brings together all the ingredient suppliers to present their latest actives ingredien...
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Cosmetagora 2020 winnersSubscribers only
The 12th edition of Cosmetagora, organized by the French Society of Cosmetology, took place on 14 and January 2020. In addition to being able to prese...
Monday, January 20, 2020
Hebelys : new 'mature skin' ingredient from GreentechSubscribers only
Greentech Laboratories, in association with Deinove, are positioning themselves in the “ageing well” segment. Convinced that “positive ageing” is tomo...
Monday, January 20, 2020
Risk assessment of poly- and perfluoroalkylated substances in cosmetic productsSubscribers only
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as fluoroalkyl, are an important group of substances used in a wide range of cosmetic products....
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