Ingredients:News

IFRA 52: the end-of-consultation letter

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.

Capric Acid: intention to amend the CLH classification

On 2 September 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Austria’s intention to introduce an amendment to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for decanoic acid.

The British SAG-CS has published seven new Opinions

During the summer of 2026, the U.K.’s SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety), the equivalent of the European SCCS, published the conclusions of its final opinions issued from December 2025 through June 2026. Not all of these conclusions are aligned with those of the European SCCS.

Climbazole: proposal of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Climbazole, a preservative.

Sorbic Acid: Intention of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Germany’s intention to introduce an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for sorbic acid.

Friday, September 4, 2026

IFRA 52: the end-of-consultation letter

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On 31 August 2026, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) issued its End-of-Consultation Letter on the 52nd Amendment to its Standards, the co...

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Capric Acid: intention to amend the CLH classification

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On 2 September 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Austria’s intention to introduce an amendment to the harmonised classification and...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The British SAG-CS has published seven new Opinions

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During the summer of 2026, the U.K.’s SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety), the equivalent of the European SCCS, published the conclu...

Monday, August 24, 2026

Climbazole: proposal of CLH classification

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On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Climbazo...

Monday, August 24, 2026

Sorbic Acid: Intention of CLH classification

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On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Germany’s intention to introduce an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) fo...

Monday, August 3, 2026

Silver: the European Commission notifies a change to the restrictions

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On 30 July 2026, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation, which is in fact a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2026/78 (the 8th “CMR” Regulat...

Friday, July 31, 2026

Cuminaldehyde, p-Cymene: Requests for Opinions to the SCCS

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On 29 July 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved, by written procedure, two mandates from the European Commission to asses...

Monday, July 27, 2026

Reminder: entry into force of the latest version of the European Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients

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It sets out the names that must be used in the list of ingredients, which must appear on the labelling of cosmetic products. The latest version of thi...

Monday, July 27, 2026

Regulation 2022/1181: full implementation on 31 July 2026

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It comes into force for products made available on the market this 31 July. Regulation 2022/1181 of 8 July 2022 amended the preamble to Annex V (autho...

Monday, July 20, 2026

Labeling of allergens: are you ready?

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This is the first step in the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/1545: from 31 July 2026, all cosmetic products newly placed on the market in the ...

Thursday, July 9, 2026

The European Commission notifies an "Omnibus+" (CMRs and other ingredients)

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On 8 July 2026, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation aimed, on the one hand, at prohibiting the use in cosmetics of substances classifi...

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Deltamethrin: proposal of CLH classification

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On July 7, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) published Sweden’s proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of deltamethrin...