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Labeling of allergens: are you ready?Subscribers only

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 European Union must include, in the list of ingredients on the labelling, the allergens featured on the list, which contains more than 80 such substances.

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

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 classificationSubscribers only

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 restrictionsSubscribers only

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 intentionSubscribers only

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.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl: a EU notification to WTOSubscribers only
The European Commission has just transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed to amend Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. On the agenda: th...
Monday, November 2, 2015
CoRAP: ECHA's proposal for 2016-2018Subscribers only
ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) has just published its proposal to update the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP). The draft plan contains 138 subs...
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Microplastics: Cosmetics Europe calls for discontinuing their use
On 21 October 2015, Cosmetics Europe published a recommendation on plastic microparticles. Taking into account public concerns about plastic debris in...
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Parabens found in dolphinsSubscribers only
Parabens are in thousands of products (cosmetics, foods, drugs) and, at low levels, in the vast majority of consumers. Now scientists report for the f...
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
In brief: No more plastic microbeads in CaliforniaSubscribers only
The state of California has just decided the ban of plastic microbeads in cosmetic products. At least six other states have passed laws restricting mi...
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Cosmetics preservatives: globally safe, according to DenmarkSubscribers only
Denmark pays considerable attention to the safety of preservatives in cosmetic products – it was the first European country to ban certain parabens fr...
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Aqua... or water in cosmetics!Subscribers only
Our body comprises 65% to 70% of water (the figure depends on the age or the body mass…) Our cosmetics almost match this figure, or may even be higher...
Thursday, October 8, 2015
In brief: the SCCS revises its Opinion on nano silicaSubscribers only
On March 20, 2015, the SCCS had adopted by written procedure its Opinion on the nano forms of the cosmetic ingredients Silica, Hydrated silica, and Si...
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Dichloromethane: a corrigendum to SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
The SCCS has just published a Corrigendum to its Opinion of 25 March 2015 on Dichloromethane. The experts have modified their answer to the question a...
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Chloroacetamide, Zinc Oxide: Consultations by European CommissionSubscribers only
On September 21, the European Commission has launched two public consultations on its proposals to make regulations evolve as regards two cosmetic ing...
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
REACH: fourth round table on essential oilSubscribers only
Friday, September 18, Prodarom (trade association of the industry of perfumery) and IFRA (International Fragrance Association) held a fourth round tab...
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Nano-TiO2 in sprays: a new request for Opinion to SCCSSubscribers only
In July 2013 the SCCS was in the opinion that the use of nano titanium dioxide could not be considered as safe in spray products. The safety of this c...
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