Ingredients:News

Brazil updates its list of substances banned in cosmetics

On 7 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of substances banned for use in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes. A 60-day consultation was opened.

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Homosalate: new restrictions come into force

On this 1st january 2025, the new restrictions on the UV filter Homosalate set out in Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 come into force. They apply to all new products placed on the market.

United Kingdom: an omnibus regulation for 64 CMRs and Kojic Acid

On 17 December 2024, the UK published Statutory Instrument 2024 No.1334. It includes a ban on 64 CMR substances (eight of which have INCI names), and new restrictions on kojic acid.

US FDA proposes mandatory testing of talc-containing products

On 26 December 2024, the US FDA opened a consultation on a draft rule aimed at requiring talc-containing products to be tested for asbestos using standardised methods.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Indigofera tinctoria, HC Blue 17: two requests for SCCS opinions

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Two hair dyes are the topic of request for opinion by the SCCS. Indigofera tinctoria needs to be reviewed. For HC Blue 17, it is the first evaluation ...

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Cosmetics: soon, far more

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The European Commission has just released the Opinion of its Experts Committee on the fragrance allergens in cosmetics. This document dramatically len...

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Allergens: more substances, more limitations

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It was due at the end of 2011. The public consultation once finished, the SCCS Opinion on allergens, approved during the 26 and 27 June plenary meetin...

Monday, July 30, 2012

2-Hydroxyethyl Picramic Acid: the French ANSM confirms it is safe for use

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Used as a hair colourant, suspected to be an endocrine disruptor, 2- hydroxyethyl picramic acid has been evaluated by the French National Agency for t...

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

A deceitful "without nanoparticles" mention?

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As often for sunscreens, the warning has been issued in Australia, a country in which anti-UV protection is no joking matter. Indeed, the Friends of t...

Saturday, July 14, 2012

SCCS: 1 new opinion open to comments

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The opinions of the SCCS, released during the 15th Plenary session, held on June 26 and 27, are numerous. In the today list, a new opinion on hair dye...

Thursday, July 12, 2012

SCCS: 3 new opinions open to comments

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The opinions of the SCCS, released during the 15th Plenary session, held on June 26 and 27, are numerous. In the today list: N-nitrosodiethanolamine,...

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Methylene Glycol: Not safe in straightening products

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A request for an opinion had been sent to the SCCS, about the safety for use of Methylene glycol, especially if used for hair straightening, when it c...

Sunday, July 8, 2012

SCCS : 4 new Opinions open for comments

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They have been adopted during the 15th plenary meeting, on 26 and 27 June, 2012, and are open for comments until August 17. The SCCS has just released...

Friday, July 6, 2012

Nano Guidance for cosmetic products now available

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The European Commission published on 6th July 2012 the Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics. The document was drafted by th...

Monday, July 2, 2012

Dihydroxyacetone: a risk-free tanned complexion?

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A beautiful tanned complexion is still associated with good health and prosperity, at least in our Western countries. However, thanks also to our way ...

Monday, June 25, 2012

The French ANSM bans chloracetamide

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The press release is sent on 25 June 2012. After a decision on June 14, the ANSM (French National Agency for Safety of Medicines) decides the recall a...