Advocacy & Action

SAG-CS Opinion on 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

SCCS Mandate on Hydroxycitronellal and Glyoxylic Acid

  On 21 May 2025, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) published its opinion on UV filter 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC) in cosmetic products. In the absence of […]

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SAG-CS Opinion on Formaldehyde-Releasing Substances

SAG-CS Opinion on Formaldehyde-Releasing Substances

  On 21 May 2025, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) published its opinion on formaldehyde-releasing substances. SAG-CS concluded that the current threshold of 0.05% for labelling […]

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SAG-CS Opinion on UV Filter Homosalate

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Update: Sunscreens using the same base formulation as Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ Sunscreen

  On 21 May 2025, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) published its opinion on UV filter homosalate in cosmetic products. SAG-CS concluded that homosalate is safe […]

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Update on Monograph Initiative

Updated Guidance for Industry on Preparing and Submitting Summary Reports for Marketed Drugs and Natural Health Products, effective October 1, 2026

  The following 7 monographs will be published on May 30, 2025.   Monographs not in batches:   Astragalus Cassia cinnamon Milk thistle Tribulus Propolis – oral Propolis – topical […]

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Final SCCS Opinion on Butylparaben (Children’s Exposure)

Final SCCS Opinion on Butylparaben (Children’s Exposure)ision Added For AEEP (CASRN 111-41-1)

  On 2 May 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on children’s exposure assessment for butylparaben.  For more information about the mandate for this review, please […]

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