Ingredients:News

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

On 8 July 2026, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation aimed, on the one hand, at prohibiting the use in cosmetics of substances classified as CMR under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222 (23rd ATP to the CLP Regulation), and, on the other hand, at introducing or amending restrictions applicable to several ingredients recently assessed by the SCCS.

Deltamethrin: proposal of CLH classification

On July 7, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) published Sweden’s proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of deltamethrin, an ingredient already suspected of acting as an endocrine disruptor.

Update to the rolling list of European REACH restrictions

On 2 July 2026, the European Commission announced a review of the “rolling list” in its REACH restrictions roadmap, first published in 2022. It provides an update on the work currently underway at the various stages of the restrictions development process.

CLH classifications: two consultations, one intention

On July 1, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the launch of two consultations on proposals for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH), one for Dimethyl Imidazolidinone and the other for Benzyl Benzoate. It also published a new classification intention for Butyrolactone, a fragrance ingredient.

Reminder: application of S.I. 2023/764 in Great Britain

This is the final provision of Statutory Instrument 2023 No. 764, entitled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, which comes into force on 6 July 2026. It imposes restrictions on the use of methyl-n-methylanthranilate, a fragrance ingredient.

Monday, September 1, 2025

Canada's consultation on topical products containing human-derived exosomes

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On August 14, 2025, Health Canada opened a 75-day consultation period on its approach to classifying topical products containing human-derived exosome...

Monday, September 1, 2025

Reminder: Regulations (EU) 2024/197 an (EU) 2025/877

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This 1st September 2025 marks the entry into force of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/197, which constitutes the 21st ATP (Adaptation to Technical and ...

Friday, August 29, 2025

Washington State bans 25 formaldehyde releasers

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On 28 August 2025, the Washington State Department of Ecology announced the adoption of a new chapter of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC): “Ch...

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Consultation on the CLH classification of Dimethylaminopropylamine

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On August 25, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the Austria proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (C...

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Benzophenone-3: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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On 25 August 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of Oxybenzone (INCI: Benzopheno...

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Restriction of PFAS: ECHA clarifies the timeline

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In a note, published on 27 August 2025, ECHA provides an update on its assessment of the of the proposed restriction on PFAS and clarifies the expecte...

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

TPO: a ban... that is not clear to everyone!

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This is not strictly speaking breaking news (since the measure had been in the pipeline for several years, even though it was not “officially” confirm...

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Australia notifies proposals for new regulations for 3 UV filters

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On 21 August 2025, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) launched a consultation on proposed regulatory changes to three UV filters: Homo...

Monday, August 25, 2025

Cannabis-derived ingredients: amendment to the Canadian Hotlist

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Canada has just announced a revision of its Ingredient Hotlist for cannabis-derived ingredients. This update is related to recent changes to the Canna...

Monday, August 25, 2025

Tea Tree EO, HEMA and HMPA: the Opinion of the GB HSE

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During the month of August 2025, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its ...

Monday, August 25, 2025

Triphenyl Phosphate under scrutiny in California

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On 19 August 2025, the United States notified a proposed amendment to California regulations. The aim is to include products containing Triphenyl Phos...

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

ECHA publishes a revised version of the PFAS restriction proposal

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On August 20, 2025, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) published a revised version of the proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (...