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IARC classifies Butyraldehyde in Group 2B

On March 27, 2026, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced the publication in The Lancet Oncology of the results of its assessment of the carcinogenicity of Butyraldehyde, a fragrance ingredient.

Two new standards for SPF measurement

The two long-awaited new standards, alternatives to ISO 24444 for measuring SPF in cosmetic products, were published on 19 December 2024. They are now available in the International Organization for Standardization’s online shop.

A study questions the safety of "dermatological" cosmetics

A recent French study, published in the Journal Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC, scrutinised the INCI lists of cosmetics used in dermatology. The results: only 15% of them were free of ingredients of concern to the target population.

Essential oils: EDQDM publishes a revised version of its Guidance

The EDQM (European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare), a body of the Council of Europe, has just published the second version of its “Guidance on essential oils in cosmetic products”, a reference document on best practices for safety assessment.

IARC classifies Methyl eugenol in Group 2A and Isoeugenol in Group 2B

On 13 September 2024, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) published Volume 134 of its Monographs, with the results of its evaluation of the carcinogenicity of Methyl Eugenol and Isoeugenol, two fragrance ingredients commonly used in cosmetics.

Friday, March 27, 2026

IARC classifies Butyraldehyde in Group 2B

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On March 27, 2026, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced the publication in The Lancet Oncology of the results of its asses...

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Two new standards for SPF measurement

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The two long-awaited new standards, alternatives to ISO 24444 for measuring SPF in cosmetic products, were published on 19 December 2024. They are now...

Monday, November 25, 2024

A study questions the safety of "dermatological" cosmetics

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A recent French study, published in the Journal Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC, scrutinised the INCI lists of cosmetics used in derm...

Monday, October 21, 2024

Essential oils: EDQDM publishes a revised version of its Guidance

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The EDQM (European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare), a body of the Council of Europe, has just published the second version ...

Monday, September 16, 2024

IARC classifies Methyl eugenol in Group 2A and Isoeugenol in Group 2B

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On 13 September 2024, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) published Volume 134 of its Monographs, with the results of its evaluatio...

Monday, July 15, 2024

IARC classifies talc in Group 2A

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On 5 July 2024, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) released the results of its evaluation of the carcinogenicity of talc, announci...

Monday, May 27, 2024

A study into the occupational exposure of hairdressers to resorcinol

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This will be the first epidemiological study conducted in France into the occupational exposure of hairdressers to resorcinol and the effects on the t...

Monday, April 22, 2024

The impact of micro- and nanoplastics on cardiovascular accidents

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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...

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Alert on the toxicity of glyoxylic acid

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According to a study by French researchers, glyoxylic acid, which is increasingly used in hair straightening products to replace formaldehyde, could b...

Monday, March 4, 2024

New evidence against Triclosan

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Inserm (the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research) is continuing its investigations into the effects on human health of Triclosan,...

Monday, February 19, 2024

Exposure to fragrance ingredients well below the thresholds of concern, according to the RIFM

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According to an analysis by the RIFM (Research Institute for Fragrance Materials), exposure to fragrance ingredients in consumer products is low, and ...

Monday, May 22, 2023

Nano-TiO2: a new alert from INRAE

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Previous work by INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement - French National Research Institute for ...