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Study on impurities in cosmetics
Cosmetics have always been an integral part of our daily lives. According to one study (Ficheux et al., 2016), women use an average of 16 cosmetics. There are different types of cosmetics for application to different sites on the body, which implies a different exposure depending on the product and the site of application. It is therefore essential to evaluate the safety of cosmetics by ensuring the safety of the substances and the finished product for the safety of the consumer.
Trend: the "Signature" ingredient that makes the difference
The most frequent requests concern plants in the broadest sense, from extracts to very specific requests calling on phytochemistry to develop new cosmetic active ingredients from the active molecules of plants. The client will wish to use a plant, recognised for its properties, with a clearly identified and claimed geographical origin (e.g. lavender from Grasse, saffron from Morocco, sunflower from Toulouse, etc.).
IFF's Gegencare OSMS achieves Upcycled Certified certification
Tuesday, March 1, 2022News IFF’s Health & Biosciences division is pleased to announce the three ingredients in their Gegencare OSMS personal care bioactives range have achieved certification through the Upcycled Food Association’s (UFA) Upcycled Certified™ Program. IFF is one of the first ingredient suppliers to receive the upcycled certification in the cosmetic active category.
Ingredients: the regulatory differences between Europe and the UK
Since the entry into force of the Brexit, the UK has put in place its own regulation applicable to cosmetic products. But if the main text (very similar to the European Regulation 1223/2009) has been published, its annexes, specifying the conditions of use of the numerous ingredients, have not yet been published. The result: differences in regulations for about ten substances, which the CTPA (Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association) has listed.
CLH consultation on Benzoyl Peroxide
On February 7, 2022, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on a proposal to amend the harmonized classification and labelling of Benzoyl Peroxide, which is listed in Annex III to Regulation 1223/2009 (list of restricted substances in cosmetic products in Europe). Dibenzoyle peroxyde (CAS: 94-36-0 - CE: 202-327-6 - INCI: Benzoyl Peroxide) is listed in the CosIng with the function of oxidising.
CLH consultation on Benzoyl Peroxide
Monday, February 21, 2022ECHA On February 7, 2022, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on a proposal to amend the harmonized classification and labelling of Benzoyl Peroxide, which is listed in Annex III to Regulation 1223/2009 (list of restricted substances in cosmetic products in Europe). Dibenzoyle peroxyde (CAS: 94-36-0 - CE: 202-327-6 - INCI: Benzoyl Peroxide) is listed in the CosIng with the function of oxidising.
Citral: Request for an Opinion to SCCS
Monday, February 21, 2022SCCS The European Commission has just asked the SCCS to assess the safety of Citral (fragrance ingredient) with regard to its sensitising potential. The Scientific Committee accepted this mandate on 16 February 2022 by written procedure and has nine months to deliver its Opinion. Background on Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) Skin allergies may arise from exposure to certain chemicals and may lead to Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD).
Methylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate, Salicylic Acid: requests for SCCS Opinions
Monday, February 14, 2022SCCS Following the publication of a list of suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, the European Commission has now requested the SCCS for its Opinion on the safety of Methylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate, and Salicylic Acid. The SCCS approved these mandate by written procedure on 3 February 2022.
500,000 grant for Global Bioenergies' new industrial (cosmetics) plant
Global Bioenergies announced last spring the decision to build a production unit on the Pomacle site, near Reims. The first phase of the works was launched in the summer of 2021, and will allow production to start in March 2022. The second phase of work will enable the unit to reach its full capacity, i.e. approximately 100 tonnes per year of isobutene, the derivatives of which will be targeted at the make-up market, the first market selected by the Company because of its high prices.
Prostaglandin analogues: the SCCS final Opinion
Monday, February 14, 2022SCCS Following the alert from the German BfR and the subsequent call for data, the European Commission mandated the SCCS to assess the safety of prostaglandins and analogue substances used in cosmetic products. The Scientific Committee has published its final Opinion. It was adopted by written procedure on 3 February 2022.
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